Teenage Pokémon GO players robbed at gunpoint in north London park

Robbed: The teens were confronted by three youths armed with a gun
Mark Chandler30 July 2016
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Three teenagers have been robbed at gunpoint while playing Pokémon GO at a north London park.

The trio, aged 15, 16 and 18, were hunting the virtual creatures in Whittington Park, Holloway, at around 10.30am on July 26 when they were approached by three youths.

One demanded the teenagers hand over their phones while another pulled out what appeared to be a handgun from the waistband of his trousers.

The shocked teens handed over their mobiles and left the park.

Police say the same three men may have carried out another robbery just half an hour earlier in the park.

This time, a 24-year-old man was robbed by the men, who all had their faces covered, as he approached the park entrance near Holloway Road.

Again, one man pulled out a silver handgun and pressed it into the victim’s stomach before demanding he hand over his possessions.

After he was robbed, the youths ordered him to turn around and leave the park.

All three youths are described as Asian and 16 to 17-years-old.

One, around 5ft 6ins tall was referred to as "Kushi” and wore a black zip-up jumper, black trousers and a black bandana.

The second was around 5ft 8ins tall and wore a dark grey puffer jacket.

Police say the third person wore a black zip-up jumper, black North Face gilet, and dark-coloured trousers.

Investigating officer PC Kevin Yeung from Islington said: "These were really shocking attacks on young people walking around a much loved park.

"Were you in the area? Did you see anything?

"My team are keen to hear from anyone who can help lead us to the culprits.

“Robberies where a gun is shown or indicated are very rare and we are keen to apprehend those involved as soon as possible."

Anyone with information should call Islington CID on 020 8345 0262 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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