Three arrests over city centre knife robbery

The attack took place in a busy shopping street during the late afternoon

Three people, including a 16-year-old boy, have been arrested after a man was reportedly threatened with a knife during a robbery in Nottingham city centre.

A man in his 20s was set upon and had his high-value jacket taken in Milton Street at about 16:55 GMT on Monday, police said.

A 22-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, along with the teenager, were arrested on suspicion of robbery shortly after.

A search of the suspects resulted in the discovery of a machete, along with Class A and Class B drugs.

The man was also arrested on suspicion of possessing a bladed article in public and possessing with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Police also arrested the female suspect for possessing Class A and Class B drugs.

Insp Andy Wright said: “While the victim in this case, thankfully, didn’t sustain serious injuries after being attacked, I’ve no doubt this will have been an incredibly distressing experience for him.

“After being assaulted and reportedly threatened with a knife, the man was made to hand over a high-value coat he was wearing at the time.

“We unfortunately haven't yet located this jacket, so we’d ask anyone who knows where it could be to please report this to the police."