Sword, knife and hammer found after Far Gosford Street robbery
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 5:57 pm
Two people remain in custody after being arrested
A sword, a knife and a hammer were found after police responded to reports of a street robbery.
Two men were arrested in Walsgrave Road, Stoke, on Wednesday, March 27, following a robbery in nearby Far Gosford Street at around 9pm.
An eyewitness to the incident in Walsgrave Road has told CoventryLive that one man was armed with a sword, while another was wielding a hammer.
And West Midlands Police has confirmed that a sword, a knife and a hammer were all recovered.
A spokesman for the force said: "Police were called following a knifepoint robbery in Far Gosford Street, Coventry, around 9pm last night (Wednesday, March 27).
"A man in his early 20s was approached by a group of offenders who took his phone and wallet.
"Officers attended and arrested an 18-year-old man in Walsgrave Road on suspicion of robbery, possessing an offensive weapon and having cannabis.
"A 17-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of a bladed article in public. They remain in police custody for questioning."