TWO teenagers have been arrested following reports a delivery driver was robbed at knifepoint.
On Thursday, just after midnight, a horrified customer claimed moments after her pizza was delivered the driver had a knife held up to his throat by a gang of robbers.
Basildon resident Kate Lennie said the driver started banging on her front door moments after making the delivery in a desperate cry for help in Crouch Street, Basildon.
Essex Police has now confirmed two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and theft of a pedal cycle.
READ MORE >> Delivery driver 'robbed at knifepoint' in Basildon after dropping off pizza to customer
Both have since been released on bail.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We arrested a 16-year-old and a 21-year-old yesterday, September 29, on suspicion of robbery and theft of a pedal cycle.
“The arrests were made in connection with an incident reported to have taken place at Crouch Street, Basildon at around 0.30am the same day.
“Both have been released on bail until 17 October.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel