Pair of boys threatened with knife by group of teens in Derby

Officers investigating an incident in which two boys were threatened by a group of teenagers with a large knife are appealing for help identifying those responsible.

The boys, both aged 12, were on a field close to West Road in Spondon at around 1.30pm on Thursday 28 October when a group of teenage boys wearing tracksuits shouted at them, with one of the group pulling out a large knife.

The two boys ran off and were not physically hurt in the incident.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the same group in the area and ask that anyone with information that may be of use to contact the force using any of the below methods, including reference 21*628294:

• Facebook– send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter– direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website– complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/ContactUs.
• Phone – call us on 101.