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Telford pizza delivery driver robbed at Knifepoint

By Shropshire Live14 August 2014
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A pizza delivery driver was robbed at knife point on Bishopdale in Brookside, Telford during the early hours of Sunday.

Telford pizza delivery driver robbed at Knifepoint

The incident happened around 2.45am, when the driver was approached by a man holding a 10” kitchen knife, who stole nearly £150 worth of pizza.

As the driver approached his vehicle, he was approached by a second male who shouted obscenities at him. He was described as mixed heritage, around 6”5, skinny build and wearing a dark coloured hooded top.

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident and released on conditional bail until Monday 8 September whilst further enquiries are carried out.

Police are keen to speak to the second male or anyone else who may have witnessed the incident. They are also keen to identify anyone who may have a seen a group of male youths around the area of Bishopdale in Brookside and the play park close to the Windmill Primary School in Brookside.

If you have any information please contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident number 88 of 10 August.

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  • Telford
  • Telford and Wrekin
  • West Mercia Police
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