Teenager threatened with knife and bitten during Telford robbery
A teenager has been threatened with a knife and bitten during a robbery in Telford.
An 18-year-old victim was approached by two others on a footpath leading to Silkin Way in Madeley on Sunday between 6.30pm and 7pm.
One of the offenders threatened him with a knife.
The man suffered a wrist bite, minor injuries to his hand and swelling to his cheek.
The offenders made off with a quantity of cash and a backpack containing various items.
An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently in custody.
Officers investigating the incident would like to hear from anyone who witnessed it or has any information which would help with their enquiries.
They would particularly like to speak to the two members of the public, one of whom was on a bike, who came forward to help the victim.
Anyone with information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident 781S of May 17.
