Two suspects charged over street robbery where man was allegedly assaulted at knifepoint
Two suspects have been charged over a street robbery in Nottinghamshire during which a man was allegedly assaulted and threatened at knifepoint.
The victim suffered head injuries and had his mobile phone stolen during the incident which took place in Westfield Lane, Mansfield on the night of February 14 2023.
Paul Bates, aged 41, of Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, and Leah Smithurst, aged 33, of Chesterfield Road North, Pleasley, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday, May 8 after they were charged with robbery. The duo were released on conditional bail and will next appear at Nottingham Crown Court on June 5 2023.
Chief Inspector Claire Gould, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “It was fortunate the victim only sustained minor injuries from this attack.
“Robbery is a serious offence and the force treats reports of this nature with the utmost seriousness. We will always investigate and exhaust every line of enquiry in order to apprehend suspects and put them before the courts.”