Man robbed at knifepoint in Bourne alleyway

Two men wearing balaclavas used a knife to threaten and rob a man in an alleyway.

The crime happened near Wood View, Bourne, last night (Saturday, April 16).

A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: “We received a call at around 11.05pm on Saturday, April 16, reporting a robbery in an alley near Wood View, Bourne.

“The incident itself happened at about 9.45pm on the same evening, when a man was approached by two males.

“They held a knife to the man, before stealing his phone, around £40 in cash, and his shoes.

"The man was not injured.

“Both offenders are believed to have been wearing all black clothing, including balaclavas.

"One of them may have had a Liverpool accent."

Anyone who saw the incident, or has information, call Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting incident 566 of April 16.

People with information can alternatively email force.control@lincs.police.uk or contact Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.