Robbery suspect e-fit released after boy, 17, is threatened at knifepoint in Gosport

The 17-year-old victim was attacked on by two men while he was walking on a pathway in Leesland Park at about 10.40pm on Wednesday, July 29.

As previously reported, the boy managed to escape the pair of would-be robbers unharmed by cycling away, on of whom was armed with a knife.

Now police have released the first e-fit image of one of the offenders.

Both suspects are described as being aged between 18 and 20 years of age, bearded and white.

The first was described as being 5ft 6ins tall, stocky and with a full face beard. He was wearing a grey tracksuit.

The second was about 6ft tall, of slim build, and was wearing a darker grey tracksuit.

The knife is described as a four inch black lock knife with an orange metal handle with black splashes on it.

A spokesman from Hampshire police said: ‘We would like to hear from anyone who can help us identify the person pictured as part of our enquiries, or has any other information to assist us.’

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 44200285014 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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