A knife and an axe have been seized by police
17:32, 15 Sep 2025Updated 17:32, 15 Sep 2025
Bold Street, Liverpool(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with an incident which saw two teenagers threatened with a knife and robbed. The incident is reported to have happened on Bold Street just after 4.40pm on Saturday, September 13.
Four males approached a 14-year-old boy and girl, claiming they ‘had a knife’ and ‘demanding’ their mobile phones. They took one phone and fled in the direction of Liverpool One, police said.
After a description of the suspects was circulated to patrols in the city, three suspects from Kirkby were detained near Temple Court and a knife and an axe were seized and recovered for forensic examination.
A 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of robbery, attempted robbery, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a knife/blade/sharp pointed article in a public place.
The 16-year-olds were conditionally bailed and the 14-year-old has been released under investigation.
A 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of robbery, attempted robbery and possession of a knife/blade/sharp pointed article in a public place. A 14-year-old was arrested on suspicion of robbery.
Detective Inspector Neil Dillon said: “I hope these arrests show that we will not stand by when we receive reports that people have been threatened on the streets of Merseyside.
“Our officers responded swiftly to this report and detained the suspects very soon after the incident.
“We understand the concern that such offences can cause, to victims and their families, and I want to assure visitors to the city centre that we continue to have regular patrols in uniform and plain clothes in the city to provide a visible presence.
“Although we have made three arrests, any further information or footage you have could be vital to our ongoing investigations into this incident.”
Merseyside Police said policing activity is continuing to take place into September across Merseyside as part of the Safer Streets Summer initiative, with enhanced high-visibility patrols in hotspot areas for serious violence, anti-social behaviour, theft and robbery.
The Safer Streets Summer campaign forms part of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee announced by the Government earlier this year. As part of this, every neighbourhood in England and Wales will have dedicated teams spending their time on the beat, with guaranteed police patrols in town centres and other hotspot areas at peak times.
For more information visit: Safer Streets Summer | Merseyside Police
Anyone with information on the incident should contact the Merseyside Police social media desk @MerPolCC on X and Facebook quoting reference 25000759272. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.