Three arrested following report of robbery in Liverpool city centre

We arrested three youths following a report two teenagers were approached by youths who demanded their phones in Liverpool city centre on Saturday (13 September).

The incident is reported to have happened on Bold Street just after 4.40pm when four males approached a 14-year-old boy and girl claimed they had a knife and demanded the phones.

They took one mobile and made off towards Liverpool One.

After a description of the suspects was circulated to patrols in the city, three suspects from Kirkby were detained near Temple Court and a knife and an axe were seized and recovered for forensic examination.

• A 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of robbery, attempted robbery, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a knife/blade/sharp pointed article in a public place

• A 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of robbery, attempted robbery and possession of a knife/blade/sharp pointed article in a public place

• A 14-year-old was arrested on suspicion of robbery

The 16-year-olds were conditionally bailed and the 14-year-old has been released under investigation.

Detective Inspector Neil Dillon said: “I hope these arrests show that we will not stand by when we receive reports that people have been threatened on the streets of Merseyside.

“Our officers responded swiftly to this report and detained the suspects very soon after the incident.

“We understand the concern that such offences can cause, to victims and their families, and I want to assure visitors to the city centre that we continue to have regular patrols in uniform and plain clothes in the city to provide a visible presence.

“Although we have made three arrests, any further information or footage you have could be vital to our ongoing investigations into this incident.”

Policing activity is continuing to take place into September across Merseyside as part of the Safer Streets Summer initiative, with enhanced high-visibility patrols in hotspot areas for serious violence, anti-social behaviour, theft and robbery. 

The Safer Streets Summer campaign forms part of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee announced by the Government earlier this year. As part of this, every neighbourhood in England and Wales will have dedicated teams spending their time on the beat, with guaranteed police patrols in town centres and other hotspot areas at peak times. 

For more information visit: Safer Streets Summer | Merseyside Police

Anyone with information on the incident should contact the Merseyside Police social media desk @MerPolCC on X and Facebook quoting reference 25000759272. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101.
 
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.