We have been investigating a robbery which took place in Portchester, and have arrested three people.

The incident happened at around 7.25pm on Sunday 19 January, when it’s reported that a 14-year-old boy was cycling along Portchester Road and was grabbed and thrown to the floor by a man.

The boy was threatened, punched and kicked, and the man demanded the boy hand over his clothes, shoes and other personal items.

The man then cycled off on the boy’s bike, having stolen his clothes, Apple Air Pods and iPhone.

Following a number of enquiries, police have arrested the following people:
 

They all remain in custody at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact police on 101, quoting 44250027257, or by submitting information online here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org