Two men robbed at gunpoint whilst walking along Shrewsbury footpath
Two men have been robbed at gunpoint whilst walking along a footpath near to Bage Way from Abbey Foregate in Shrewsbury.
The incident happened on Thursday 16 July between 10pm and 10.15pm, when they were approached by three other men.
The offenders threatened the victims with a knife and a gun and one of the victims was punched to the head, causing a minor injury.
Around £60 was taken from one of the victims before the offenders ran off in the direction of Cineworld.
No other injuries were sustained during the incident and the firearm was not discharged.
The three men are described as being 16 to 19 years of age, around five foot eight to six foot tall, of slim builds. One was wearing a red Adidas hooded top and another was wearing a grey tracksuit.
A 17-year-old man from Telford, a 16-year-old boy from Ellesmere and a 17-year-old man from Shrewsbury have been arrested on suspicion of robbery in connection with the incident. They have been bailed until Thursday 3 September pending further inquiries
Police are eager to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw three men of these descriptions making off from the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident 820S Thursday 16 July.
Alternatively, information can be given to Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111 or their website.
