Two boys arrested after child robbed at knifepoint in Buckland, Portsmouth

By Freddie Webb
Published 16th Nov 2023, 17:48 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2023, 17:48 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now
Police have arrested two boys after a child was robbed at knifepoint.

A 14-year-old from Portsmouth and a 17-year-old from Fareham were both detained following the incident last night. The robbery took place in Binsteed Road, Buckland.

The victim, a 14-year-old boy, handed over some money after a blade was held up against him. Portsmouth Police reported on Facebook: “Two teenage boys aged 14 and 17 have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remain in custody at this time.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

NOW READ: Landlords of “proper old fashioned backstreet boozer” in Portsmouth “gutted” having called time after 24 years

The robbery took place in Binsteed Road, Buckland. Picture: Google Street View.The robbery took place in Binsteed Road, Buckland. Picture: Google Street View.
The robbery took place in Binsteed Road, Buckland. Picture: Google Street View.

"It’s after we received a report that a 14 year-old boy was robbed at knifepoint on Binsteed Road in the city last night. Cash was taken.

"As part of our investigation we’ve seized a knife and enquiries are ongoing.” The force confirmed the victim was unhurt following the robbery.

A police spokeswoman said the incident happened at 10.20pm last night, with the arrests being made just after 11am this morning. Police are carrying out Operation Sceptre to tackle knife crime.