Balaclava-clad men threaten boy in skate park at Normanston Park, Lowestoft, and try to steal his scooter

A boy was threatened with a knife as two men tried to steal his scooter on Monday morning.

The teenager was approached by the individuals at the skate park near Peto Way and Normanston Drive, Lowesotft, at around 3.40am.

The suspects demanded he handed over the scooter before trying to take it by force, hitting him before brandishing a large knife and threatening him with it.

The two men then ran off after the victim managed to break free and call police.

The boy was not injured, and no items were stolen.

The two suspects are described as white and were wearing balaclavas and North Face gloves at the time.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Lowestoft police, quoting 37/33681/24, on 101 or through the ‘Tell Us’ portal.

Alternatively, residents can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.