Police launch appeal after gang rob 9-year-old boy

Police launch appeal after gang rob 9-year-old boy

Humberside Police have launched a public appeal as part of their investigation after a group of men stole a bike from a 9-year-old boy in Hull.

According to reports, the boy was approached by a group and threatened by one man on Beaconsfield Street, Hull on Sunday 2 May.

The man who took the bike is believed to have been carrying a weapon.

The child wasn’t injured, but was left shaken due to this incredibly distressing experience.

CCTV footage has been released in a bid to identify and locate the men:

The men are believed to have been heading towards Hull City Centre following the incident.

If you recognise the men in these images, or have any information that may be able to assist police enquiries, please call the non-emergency number101 quoting log 373 of 2 May.

Alternatively, if you would prefer to report anonymously, you can do so by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.