Incident near to St Margarets Train Station

Police are currently investigating following an incident in Stanstead Abbotts that took place on Thursday 20th August.

It was reported that a mobile phone was stolen from a teenage boy in Station Road, at around 3.15pm, after he and his friends were approached by three unknown males who indicated that they were in possession of a knife.

A second boy was reported to have been punched to the stomach during the incident, but had no property taken.

The suspects are described as three black males, who boarded a train towards London.

I understand that news of this incident will cause concern among the community. We’re currently making enquiries, including a review of CCTV, and are working with colleagues at British Transport Police. Patrols are also being carried out to provide reassurance.

If you have any information which may assist the investigation, please get in touch.

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/79427/25. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

If you would like further information on support services relating to knife crime contact Fearless (opens in new window).