Two teenagers have been charged after an alleged midnight knifepoint robbery attempt in Bolton town centre.
Police say that the suspected robbery happened earlier this week at around midnight on Monday March 4.
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An 18-year-old and a 16-year-old have now been charged in connection with the incident.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “This comes after a man was allegedly approached by the duo in Bolton Town Centre at approximately midnight on Monday 4 March 2024, who demanded money and his phone at knifepoint.”
Following the incident on Monday Sebastian Wojtkowiak, 18, has been charged attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
A 16-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons has been charged with the same offences.
Wojtkowiak, of Hatfield Road, Smithills, and the boy were both due to appear in court today.
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