A 17-year-old has received stitches in hospital after being slashed with a knife during a Mansfield park robbery. Nottinghamshire Police says that the male victim was approached by three other male youths who demanded his phone.
It happened as the 17-year-old was walking near the gym equipment in Titchfield Park on Monday (September 26). It took place between 8.15pm and 8.35pm, with Nottinghamshire Police now hunting three suspects.
The force also says that patrols in the area have been increased following the incident, which started when the victim dropped his phone as he started to run off. He went to retrieve it, which is when one of the suspects slashed his arm with a knife.
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The 17-year-old boy ran out of the park to get help and it is believed that his phone was taken by the suspects. The victim was taken to hospital and received stitches for his wounds there.
Detective Sergeant Lauren Morgan, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Our inquiries are very much ongoing into this incident and a team of detectives is working hard to locate the suspects responsible. High-visibility patrols have been increased in the area to provide reassurance as we continue to progress with our investigation.
"I would urge anyone who saw what happened or who may have any other information which could help us with our inquiries, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, to please come forward and to speak to us." Those with information can call Nottinghamshire Police in 101, quoting incident number 682 of September 26.
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. Young people can also pass on crime information, completely anonymously, using the Crimestoppers service "Fearless".
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