ARMED robbers allegedly attacked a teenager in Brighton Hill yesterday, threatening him with a knife and hitting him over the head.
The victim’s dad has spoken out about the terrifying incident, after his son suffered the ordeal near Asda supermarket between 4pm and 6pm on January 2.
The victim’s father, who does not want to be named, said the robbers, who he said were wearing hoodies and masks, struck his 15-year-old son on the head from behind, before threatening him with a knife to his stomach.
“He is very shaken and bruised,” he said, adding that the robbers made off with £10.
His teenage son did not require hospital treatment for his injuries.
Basingstoke police Tweeted that they will be providing extra patrols in Brighton Hill today, but did not say why.
We will be providing extra patrols in the Brighton Hill area today.
— Basingstoke Cops (@BasingstokeCops) January 3, 2021
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The Gazette has contacted Hampshire Constabulary for more information.
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