Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses after a boy in his teens was held at knifepoint during a robbery in Slough.

The incident occurred between 3:45pm and 4:05pm on Thursday, August 22 whilst the boy was walking down Farnham Road towards The Centre.

A group of four teenagers approached him near Kopernik shops and one threatened to stab the victim if he did not hand over his phone.

After taking him to Boston Grove, the group ran off with his mobile phone. They had asked to check something on his phone.

Case Investigator Pauline Carrie said: “This was a concerning incident where the victim was subjected to a robbery.

“We are carrying out a number of enquiries and we are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.”

There were four offenders with the main offender described as black, aged 17 or 18-years-old, around 6ft tall. He was wearing black clothing, specifically a black hoodie with ‘Trapstar’ written on the back in white.

Two of the offenders were described as boys with mixed ethnic backgrounds, around 17-years-old, and were wearing dark clothing.

The fourth offender is described as a black boy around 17-years-old wearing dark clothing.

Investigator Carrie said: “If you have any information please contact Thames Valley Police through our online form or by calling 101 quoting reference 43240404127.

“Or if you do not wish to speak to the police then please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”