Teenager robbed at knifepoint as 'much-loved motorbike' stolen in Preston

A teenager was robbed and attacked at knifepoint by two criminals who made off with his "much-loved" motorbike in Preston.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 17th Jun 2021, 19:47 BST
Updated 17th Jun 2021, 20:04 BST
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The 16-year-old boy was approached by the two offenders in Mill Lane, near the junction of Lythcoe Avenue, shortly after 7.50pm on Friday, May 18.

The offenders then threatened him with a knife before assaulting him and stealing his "much-loved motorbike".

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Officers believe the culprits approached the victim from Cadley Causeway.

The victim was robbed at knifepoint in Mill Lane. (Credit: Google)The victim was robbed at knifepoint in Mill Lane. (Credit: Google)
The victim was robbed at knifepoint in Mill Lane. (Credit: Google)

Anyone with information has been urged to contact DC Hannah Bibby by emailing [email protected] or calling 101, quoting crime reference number 04/64081/21.

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