Three arrested over Shrewsbury street robbery
Three people have been arrested in connection with a street robbery at Shrewsbury in which a 16-year-old boy was assaulted and his mobile phone stolen.
The boy was punched in the face and knocked to the ground while walking in Preston Street, near the Column at around 10.45pm last Friday. He was not seriously hurt.
Police investigating the incident yesterday arrested two men and a woman on suspicion of robbery.
They were taken into custody at Shrewsbury police station for questioning before being given police bail while inquiries continue.
The men are aged 22 and 20 and the woman 19.
The stolen mobile phone was recovered.
