Attempted armed robbery, Ipswich
Two boys have been charged after an alleged armed robbery in Ipswich yesterday night.
Initial investigations indicate that around 9.45pm a 28-year-old man was walking along Nicholas Street talking on the phone when he was approached by two boys aged 16 and 17.
It is alleged the boys demanded the man’s phone and when the man protested, the 16-year-old produced a knife. The man called for help and a friend came to his aid resulting in a physical altercation between the men and the boys.
As a result a 30-year-old man was stabbed in the shoulder. He suffered minor injuries and was taken to the Ipswich General hospital.
A 16-year-old was charged with possession of a knife in public, attempted armed robbery in company and assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed and will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
A 17-year-old boy was charged with attempted armed robbery and assault occasioning bodily harm in company and is due to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court today.
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