A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after two young children were allegedly threatened at knifepoint during an attempted robbery in Gladstone Park.
Police were called to the park in Brent on October 10 at 5.27pm following reports of an attempted robbery. Two young boys told officers they had been threatened by a larger group of boys who allegedly tried to steal one of their bikes.
The group was reported to have had a knife.
On Friday (October 16), a 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He has since been released on police bail while enquiries continue.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Enquiries remain ongoing to identify and locate the other suspects involved in the incident. If you have any information about the incident please call police on 101 stating CAD4878/10Oct.”
The incident has raised concerns among local parents about safety in the park. Gladstone Park is a popular green space in Dollis Hill, Brent, used by families and dog walkers.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police on 101, quoting CAD4878/10Oct.
For more on crime in north-west London, see our coverage of the Enfield police chase and unfit meat charges.
