POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was robbed at knifepoint in Caversham.
The incident took place around 1am on Saturday, November 26, in Christchurch Meadows.
Three teenagers have been arrested and released on bail.
A 14-year-old boy from Caversham and a 15-year-old boy from Wokingham were arrested on suspicion of robbery and Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent, while a 16-year-old boy from Reading was arrested on suspicion of robbery. They cannot be named for legal reasons, and all three have been released on bail until Sunday, February 26.
In their appeal for information, police said three men wearing dark clothing approached the victim, a man in his 30s, and brandished a knife.
The victim ran away and realised his iPhone had been stolen.
He also sustained a stab wound to the lower back and was taken to Royal Berkshire Hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Pauline Cameron, based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please get in touch.
“You can contact us by either making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43220532585
“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
