Teen Held Over Shocking Knife-Point Baby Robbery in Bolton

17-Year-Old Charged After Mum and Baby Threatened

A 17-year-old lad has been charged following a terrifying knife-point robbery targeting a young mother and her baby on Mytham Road, Bolton, this Tuesday afternoon.

Charges Stack Up Against Teen Suspect

The teenager faces a long list of offences, including:

  • Robbery
  • Aggravated taking of a motor vehicle
  • Driving without third party insurance
  • Driving without a valid license
  • Possession of a bladed article in public
  • Possession of a class B drug
  • Fraud by false representation
  • Possession of a prohibited weapon in private
  • Breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order

Remanded in Custody

The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been remanded in custody. He is set to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today.

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