 | A popular day ticket fishery has been hit by a terrifying attack and Police want anglers to come forward with any information. Armed police swooped on Earlswood Lakes near Solihull in the West Midlands after an angler in his early 50s was |
robbed at knifepoint by a thug with “two bladed weapons”.
Warwickshire Police said the man made off with “a small amount of money” before heading in the direction of Wood Lane.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after the horrifying incident on Monday, October 2 at around 9.27am.
Police described the suspect as white, in his early 20s, with short blond hair, wearing jeans and a green parka coat.
Detective Constable Thomas Quinlan from Warwickshire Police said: “This was a frightening incident for the victim and it is fortunate that they were not injured. I understand that the local community will be concerned and I would like to reassure them that a thorough investigation is underway. I would urge anyone who witnessed anything suspicious to come forward as soon as possible.”
Earlswood is run by the Canal & Rivers Trust and has three popular lakes offering good carp, bream and pike sport.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after the horrifying incident on Monday, October 2 at around 9.27am.
Police described the suspect as white, in his early 20s, with short blond hair, wearing jeans and a green parka coat.
Detective Constable Thomas Quinlan from Warwickshire Police said: “This was a frightening incident for the victim and it is fortunate that they were not injured. I understand that the local community will be concerned and I would like to reassure them that a thorough investigation is underway. I would urge anyone who witnessed anything suspicious to come forward as soon as possible.”
Earlswood is run by the Canal & Rivers Trust and has three popular lakes offering good carp, bream and pike sport.
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