Irthlingborough e-scooter rider slashed with knife in robbery attempt

The incident took place on Sunday, October 31
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A man who was riding his e-scooter in Irthlingborough High Street was slashed on the arm in a knifepoint attempted robbery.

The victim in his 50s had been on the scooter between 7pm and 7.30pm when a boy demanded he hand it over.

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After refusing, the boy, wearing a white Adidas tracksuit top and blue jeans, took out a knife and slashed the man.

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A spokesman for Northants Police said: "Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 50s was robbed in High Street, Irthlingborough.

"The incident happened on Sunday, October 31, between 7pm and 7.30pm, when a man riding an e-scooter was approached by a boy who demanded the scooter from him.

"When the victim refused, the boy pulled out a knife and slashed his arm, causing a gash.

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"The suspect is described as a white boy, about 5ft 8in, of average build and wearing a white Adidas tracksuit top and blue jeans.

"Witnesses or anyone with information should contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 and quoting incident number 21000634124.