A 17-YEAR-OLD boy from New Milton has been arrested after a teenager was robbed of his bike at knifepoint

The incident occurred at around 1.10pm on Friday January 15 on a footpath that leads from Harewood Avenue to the Littledown Estate in Bournemouth.

A 17-year-old boy was approached by three people, threatened with a knife and his bicycle stolen. The three suspects made off in the direction of Sevenoaks Drive.

Officers attended and carried out searches of the area. A 15-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man, both from Bournemouth, were arrested on suspicion of robbery and were released on police bail.

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Following further enquiries, a 17-year-old boy from New Milton in Hampshire has also been arrested on suspicion of robbery and is assisting police with their enquiries.

Officers are continuing to investigate the matter and are keen for anyone with information to come forward. They are particularly keen to hear from two women – a woman with a black dog who was walking her dog in the area and a blonde woman – who spoke to the victim after the incident and may have information to assist the investigation.

Information to Dorset Police on 101, quoting occurrence number 55210010929, or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.