A ROBBER armed with a knife threatened three boys in Fearnhead.

At around 4pm on January 12, the culprit, who was riding a bicycle, approached three boys as the 12 and 13 year olds walked along Station Road North.

After brandishing a flick knife, he stole a small quantity of cash from one of the boys before riding off in the direction of Fearnhead Lane.

He is described as white, around 18 years of age with a heavy build.

The culprit was wearing a black Berghaus jacket with the hood up and spoke with a Warrington accent.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and detectives are appealing for anyone who was in the area and witnessed anything that may be relevant to their investigation to come forward.

Detective constable Jill Peggs said: “This was a frightening incident that has understandably left the boys shaken up and we are determined to catch the offender and make him face the consequences of his actions."

Chief Inspector Simon Meegan added: “I would like to reassure the community that this is believed to be an isolated incident and we have stepped up patrols in the area.

“At Cheshire Constabulary we are committed to doing all that we can to tackle knife crime.

“We will respond robustly to any knife-related incidents and ensure that anyone found to be carrying a knife or committing a knife-related offence is brought to justice.

“But the police cannot beat knife crime without the help of the rest of the community."

Anyone with information or CCTV footage can call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 294629, visit cheshire.police.uk/contact/general-enquiries or contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Dashcam footage can be submitted online at cheshire.police.uk/advice-and-support/roads-and-vehicle-safety/submit-dashcam-footage.