Witness appeal following knifepoint robbery near Staines railway station

We are appealing for witnesses after knifepoint robbery near Staines railway station.

Police have arrested five youths after a knifepoint robbery occurred in the Oast House car park near Staines railway station on Friday night (7 October).

The incident took place at around 7.10pm when five youths approached three victims and asked them for their belongings. One victim has felt a blade being pressed against him and has given over his phone and some money. The suspects have then run off and were located with the assistance of a dog unit who were in the area at the time.

The suspects have been released on bail.

We are appealing for any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time to contact us. You can contact us quoting PR/45220107923 via:

• Webchat on our website www.surrey.police.uk
• Our online reporting tool https://www.surrey.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
• Calling us on 101

If you do not wish to leave your name, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.