Appeal: Robbery, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield

Monday February 25, 2013

Police are appealing for witnesses after a group of teenagers were robbed in an incident in Huddersfield.

Kirklees CID would like to speak to anyone who has information about the incident which took place on Cumberworth Road, Skelmanthorpe on Friday February 15 between 8.30pm and 8.50pm.

It occurred after the victims, a group of local male teenagers aged between 15 and 16, were walking home on the road when they were approached from behind by two men, one of whom threatened them and demanded property.

In fear, the teenagers gave the suspects items including wallets and cash, back packs and an apple iPhone. The suspects then made off from the scene, possibly in a Peugeot 106.

They were described as both white, in their late teens or early 20s and between 5ft 10 and 6ft 2ins tall and of average build. Both were wearing dark clothing.

Anyone who has information about the incident is asked to contact DC 6088 Divek Singh Ubhi on 101. Information can also be given to CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.