Woman robbed at knifepoint in Littlehampton – police appealing for witnesses

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was robbed at knifepoint in Littlehampton.
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The victim told police she was walking along Terminus Road around 10pm on Friday evening (September 17), when she was approached by a group of young men near the junction of Purbeck Place.

One of the group brandished a knife, police said, and the victim, in fear of her safety, handed over a quantity of cash and the group then ran down Terminus Road away from the town centre.

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The group is described as four or five young males, possibly teenagers, wearing dark clothing, according to police.

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Police investigating the robbery are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened, or who may have any other information.

They are particularly keen to speak to a young man with a minor injury who spoke with the victim after the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1458 of 17/09.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.