Boy, 12, arrested following robbery outside McDonald's in Salisbury

Thursday, 5 December 2024 06:05

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery which happened outside McDonald's, Winchester Street, on Monday (2nd December).

In a statement, Wiltshire Police said, "At around 4pm, a known suspect pinned someone against a pillar and stole cash from their pockets.

"A 12-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident and he remains on bail pending further enquiries.

"There were a lot of people in the area when this incident took place and we believe part of it may have been recorded on a mobile phone.

"Anyone with phone footage or knowledge of this incident is urged to contact 101 quoting crime reference number 54240142319."

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