Police were called shortly after 4pm yesterday (April 20) to reports of an attempted robbery in Walkern Road. (Image: Google Street View)
An 11-year-old from Stevenage has been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery after a girl was allegedly threatened with a knife.
Police were called shortly after 4pm yesterday (April 20) to reports of an attempted robbery in Walkern Road.
It was reported that the victim was approached by a boy who asked her to hand over her phone, before allegedly threatening her with a craft knife.
Both parties involved in the incident are believed to know to each other.
One person, an 11-year-old from Stevenage, was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery.
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