Four teens arrested and one charged in connection with spate of robberies

The charges relate to a series of robberies in Blackpool, which happened between 5pm and 8pm on September 30, between the town centre and Claremont areas.

The robberies involved a group of people who have approached and threatened a number of victims and stolen property. 

Following police appeals to identify five individuals last week, a 16-year-old boy from Preston was arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife/ bladed article on Friday and has since been charged with three counts of robbery.

He appeared at court on Saturday.

On Sunday, police said they had further identified and arrested three boys – aged 17, 16 and 13 – and a 17-year-old girl on suspicion of robbery.

They have all been released on bail pending further enquires.

Detectives are continuing to ask for anybody with information on the female pictured in the CCTV still to come forward, as they believe she can assist with their enquiries.

Similarly, any witnesses or anybody else who may be a victim is asked to come forward.

Det Insp Jamie Lillystone, of Blackpool CID, said: “We have now spoken to a number of people of interest in this case and although one male has now been charged and four individuals arrested, our enquiries are very much ongoing.

“I would like to thank the members of the public who have already come forward with information and further ask anybody who recognises the female in the CCTV to get in contact with police.”

A 19-year-old man from Blackpool, arrested on suspicion of affray, has since been released no further action.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting log 1470 of September 30.

Alternatively call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.