Police hunt armed gang after mother and 18-month-old child threatened at knifepoint in Peterborough

Police have released two e-fits following an incident in Peterborough where an 18-month-old child and mother was threatened with a knife.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Sep 2017, 17:08 BST
Updated 27th Sep 2017, 11:43 BST
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At about 3.30pm on Tuesday, September 5, a woman in her 20s was pushing a buggy on a path between Collingham and Beckingham in Orton Goldhay.

She was approached by two men and a woman. One of the men produced a knife, held it towards her son in the buggy and demanded property from the woman.

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The woman showed that she didn’t have anything to give them and they left the scene empty handed.

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The group had two young boys with them, one aged between two and three and the other three to five.

In addition to the two e-fits, the second man, of whom an e-fit is not available, is described as being tanned, about 5’10”, aged 30 to 40 and of slim build. He was wearing a dark jacket and trousers.

Detective Sergeant Tom Rowe said: “This was a shocking incident and we’re appealing to anyone who recognises the people in the e-fits to contact us as a matter of urgency. Someone must know who these people are and I’d urge them to do the right thing.

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“Thankfully neither the child nor the woman were injured during the incident, but the mother is understandably shaken by what has happened.”

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Anyone who recognises the people in the e-fits or has information regarding this incident should call police on 101 quoting CF0509820917, or visit www.contactcambspolice.uk/Report. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.