Teenagers charged after boys ‘threatened with stabbing and robbed’

The incident allegedly happened at the Liberty shopping centre in Romford on Saturday (January 13).

Two 15-year-old boys were allegedly approached by two other boys who threatened to stab them before taking their phones.

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The two charged teens have been remanded to appear at court tomorrow.

A spokesperson for the Met Police added: “We are committed to investigate robberies happening in our town centre and across east London.

“We urge anyone who has been a victim of robbery to come forward. Without such reports we are unable to build up a picture or take the ones committing these offences to court.”