Four teenagers robbed at knife-point near Portsmouth pub by two men on Portsdown Hill

Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident which took place in woods south of the George Inn on Portsdown Hill Road in Cosham between 3.50pm and 4.10pm yesterday.

A 15-year-old boy had items including a rucksack taken from him but there were no serious injuries.

The first perpetrator was white, between 5ft 8in and 6ft, and aged in his mid to late teens.

He was wearing a grey North Face jacket, dark trousers, had his face covered and was carrying a Stanley knife.

The second man is described as white and shorter, between 5ft 6in and 5ft 10in, and a heavier build than the other man.

He was wearing a dark-coloured hooded top and had his face covered. He was also carrying a knife.

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A police spokesman said: ‘At some point between 3.50pm and 4.10pm they were approached by two men who had their faces covered and who were carrying knives. The men threatened the teenagers and a 15-year-old boy had items including a pink and orange North Face Supreme large rucksack taken from him. No-one was seriously hurt.

‘Anyone with information or who has found the distinctive rucksack can call 101, quoting the reference 44200330115.

‘Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.’

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