Three teenagers arrested after young boy is threatened
A 12-year-old boy was threatened by two teenagers in Epsom on Monday evening but escaped harm when a passerby stepped in to help
David Stubbings
A passerby helped a 12-year-old boy after two teenagers threatened him in Epsom on Monday (October 28).
Two youngsters threatened the boy and searched him for his mobile phone at around 7pm near the Rainbow Leisure Centre, in East Street, before he escaped when a member of the public intervened.
The teenagers are described as black, with one around 6ft tall, clean shaven, in his late teens with a stock build and wearing a hood and black puffa-style jacket. The other is said to be around 5ft 10ins and was wearing a beany hat and a dark coat, possibly green.
Detective Constable Catherine Jenkin said: "This was clearly a very frightening experience for the victim which could have had a much more serious outcome had it not been for the actions of the passer-by.
"We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or seen anyone matching the descriptions above in the area around the time of the offence, to come forward as their information could be vital to the investigation."
Three 15-year-old boys from Mitcham, Streatham and Croydon have been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and have since been released on police bail until December 13.
Anybody with information is urged to call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference EP/13/4471 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.