On Saturday 7 March 2026, a man and a woman were threatened with a knife during an attempted robbery on a canal path in Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. The incident happened at approximately 8:30 pm while the couple was walking between Wharfdale Way and The Causeway.
A group of four men riding BMX-style bikes approached the pair and demanded money while brandishing a Swiss Army knife. The suspects are described as being between 18 and 25 years old and were wearing dark clothing and balaclavas to hide their faces.
Gloucestershire Constabulary has launched an investigation and is asking for the public to help identify those involved. Officers are specifically looking to identify a woman with blonde hair who was seen walking an Alsatian dog in the area at the time, as she is believed to have been with the group of men.
Anyone who witnessed the attempted robbery or has any information that could help the investigation is encouraged to contact the police. Residents can provide details by quoting incident 461 of 7 March.
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