UPDATE: '˜URGENT APPEAL' after three teenagers robbed at knifepoint
The 24-year-man has been charged with two counts of robbery, common assault and possessing an article with blade or point in a public place.
He is expected to appear before Craigavon Magistrates Court later this morning, Friday 22 September.
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Hide AdIt is understood the charges are linked to an incident in Drumgor Park in Craigavon yesterday afternoon when three teenagers were threatened by a man with a knife who then stole two mobile phones from them.
The incident happened around 3pm at Drumgor Park.
Police issued an ‘urgent appeal’ for the suspect described as a black male with dreadlocks wearing a grey jacket and tracksuit bottoms.
Less than an hour after the URGENT APPEAL on the PSNI Craigavon Facebook police said the man was found.
The post states: “Cancel last. Male located, arrested, and now knows not to bring a knife to a gun fight.
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Hide Ad“What we believe was a stolen phone has been recovered along with a knife.
“Thanks for all your shares, much appreciated.
“Great work by everyone involved and a special shout out to our Armed Response colleagues. Those guys don’t mess about, and ensured this came to a swift and successful conclusion.”