Appeal after boy cut by knife in attempted robbery

Police have appealed for information after an 11-year-old boy was cut by a knife in an attempted robbery in Blaby.

Leicestershire Police said two 11-year-old boys were approached by two males on e-bikes at the underpass for the Blaby bypass between Stretton Court and College Road who demanded they hand over their pushbikes.

The force said when the boys refused one of the males produced a knife and caused a cut to one of the boys' arm.

It said neither pushbike was taken in the incident which happened between 17:00 BST and 18:00 on 28 April.

Det Con Katie Burn said: "I'd like to speak to anyone who might be able to help with our inquiries.

"In particular, I'd like to speak to the woman who stopped to help the boys as I believe she may have information that could assist our ongoing investigation.

"I'm also appealing for anyone who used the underpass that Tuesday evening and who saw two males on e-bikes in the area to get in touch.

"Any information or footage you're able to provide could assist us."

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