Teens held in country park mugging probe

THREE teenagers have been arrested after a knifepoint robbery near Rother Valley Country Park.

The boys, all 16, allegedly fled the scene after stealing a cyclist’s bike, mobile phone and other items.

The 53-year-old victim was knocked off his bike by a 70s Lambretta style scooter near the park’s Cable Water Ski.

The three boys, from Sheffield, were arrested on suspicion of robbery and released on bail pending further enquiries.

Police thanked the public for helping with the investigation but still want to hear from anyone else with information about the incident.

Call 101, quoting incident 472 of September 4 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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