Gang steal teenagers’ e-scooters in knifepoint robbery

Police are investigating a robbery in Downend in which two teenagers were threatened with a knife.

The incident happened in Badminton Road, Downend, at just after 9pm on Sunday 31st October.

The two victims were approached at a bus stop by a group of young people and threatened, before their electric scooters were stolen.

If you saw this incident, or have any information on who was involved, call the police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5221256006.

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