Three people confront cyclist on busy Portsmouth road in attempted robbery involving knife

Two teenage boys, one aged 14 from Portsmouth and a 17-year-old from Southampton, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery.

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Police were called around 5.15pm after three people confronted a cyclist in London Road, opposite the junction for Derby Road.

The incident was reported to police by concerned members of the public, but the cyclist left the area soon after. Now officers are looking to locate him as part of the investigation.

‘It is believed nothing was taken in the attempted robbery, but one of the three people who confronted the cyclist was reported to have a knife,’ a police statement said. ‘Since the incident we have been making enquiries and now we hope that either the cyclist or someone who knows him will see our appeal and get in touch.’

Two teenage boys, one aged 14 and from Portsmouth and one aged 17 from Southampton, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery.

The 17-year-old has also been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. They remain in custody at this time.

Anyone who recognises the victim in the picture should call 101, quoting the reference 44230277085, or by submitting a report online by going to www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/