Four Coventry teenagers arrested after Bedworth robbery

Armed police and a police dog were called into action last night



Armed police were called into action following reports of a robbery in Bedworth.

Warwickshire Police’s dog section and the crew of an Armed Response Vehicle (ARV) worked together to catch four suspects last night, Thursday, April 4.

They were alerted by CCTV operators who spotted a robbery taking place in Mill Street.

The 15-year-old victim, who has not been identified but is a boy, was attacked and had his bag stolen.

Police dog Delta stopped three suspects and a fourth was apprehended by armed officers.

Two 17-year-olds, a 16-year-old and a 15-year-old, all from Coventry, were arrested on suspicion of robbery.

A spokesperson for Warwickshire Police told Coventry Live all four were still in custody on Friday morning.

The boys are also being questioned in connection with a robbery in High Street, Bedworth, at 10.25pm on Wednesday (3 April). In this incident a teenage boy was attacked and had his phone stolen.

Investigations into both incidents are ongoing.

Anyone with information about the incident in Mill Street can call 101 quoting incident 363 of 4 April 2019.

Anyone with information about the incident in High Street can call 101 quoting incident 372 of 3 April 2019.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Update on Coventry boys arrested over Bedworth robberies

Four boys have been released on bail while investigations into two street robberies in Bedworth continue.

Warwickshire Police has confirmed that two 17-year-olds, a 16-year-old and a 15-year-old will have to answer bail later this month.

The quartet, who cannot be named for legal reasons but are all from Coventry, were arrested in connection with a robbery in Mill Street at 9.24pm,on Thursday, April 4.

They were also questioned in connection with a robbery in High Street, Bedworth, at 10.25pm on Wednesday (April 3).

Investigations into both incidents are ongoing.