Penarth
Nub News Logo
Nub News

Teens in balaclavas arrested in Penarth on suspicion of robbery and possessing offensive weapon

By Jack Wynn 31st May 2022

Armed police officers were also deployed as a precaution. (Image credit: South Wales Police - Facebook)
Armed police officers were also deployed as a precaution. (Image credit: South Wales Police - Facebook)

A group of teenagers were arrested in the Cogan area of Penarth on Sunday, May 29 on suspicion of robbery and possessing an offensive weapon.

A statement from South Wales Police said: "At around 17:15 on Sunday a report was received of a group of some males in balaclavas were seen in the Dingle Road area of Cogan.

"A report was also received of a robbery. Officers attended and several 17-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of robbery and a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.

"The three 17-year-old boys were later released with no further action.

"Armed police officers were also deployed as a precaution.

"Enquiries are ongoing." 

Did you see what happened? Email [email protected]

     

CHECK OUT OUR Jobs Section HERE!
penarth vacancies updated hourly!
Click here to see more: penarth jobs

Share:


Sign-up for our FREE newsletter...

We want to provide penarth with more and more clickbait-free news.