Summary

A 16-year-old has faced court proceedings following charges of robbery and wielding a blade in a public area. The juvenile, whose identity is protected, was apprehended for allegedly displaying a knife in the Meadows. The incident occurred near Queens Walk tram stop, where the victim was approached by youths on a motorcycle around 6:10pm on Thursday, April 11. According to reports, one of the youths wielded a knife, compelling the victim to return to his residence to retrieve cash. Additionally, both a downstairs and an upstairs window were smashed during the altercation.

The 16-year-old has been charged with robbery, making threats with a blade in a public area, and criminal damage concerning the incident. Additionally, detectives are probing another robbery that occurred within an hour of the Meadows altercation.

On the same day, at around 6:45 pm, another robbery occurred when a cyclist reported the theft of his bike after being pursued into a gym on Wilford Lane, West Bridgford. Following searches of the area, both suspects involved in the two robberies were promptly apprehended.

Eighteen-year-old Mason Wargon, residing at Commercial Gate, Mansfield, has been charged with robbery concerning the second incident. Both individuals appeared before Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, April 13, and have been remanded in custody.

Detective Lisa Jones, Inspector of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We understand street robberies can be extremely frightening for any victim to go through and always work hard to trace suspects and recover any stolen items. I hope our fast and efficient response to these two incidents provides reassurance to the victims, as well as the wider community.”

As the legal proceedings unfold, these incidents underscore the pressing need for vigilance and community cooperation in combating such brazen acts. The swift actions of law enforcement demonstrate a commitment to ensuring safety and justice in Nottinghamshire.