Witness appeal following attempted robbery in Lowestoft

Police are appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery in Lowestoft in which suspects were seen in possession of a knife.

The incident took place on Monday 17 June at around 3.40am at the skate park near Peto Way and Normanston Drive.

A teenage boy was approached by two males who demanded he hand over his scooter before trying to take it from by force, hitting him, before showing the victim a large knife and threatening him. The victim managed to break away and call police, at which point the suspects ran off.

The victim was not injured, and no items were stolen.

The suspects were described as white. They were wearing balaclavas and The North Face branded gloves.

Anyone who knows who was responsible, witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact Lowestoft police, quoting 37/33681/24, via:

Website – https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us

Phone – Call 101

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