Police appeal for witnesses following Cippenham robbery

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery in which a machete was spotted in Cippenham.

The incident took place at around 3.55pm on Monday, December 5 in Harrison Way in Cippenham.

The victims, two men in their thirties were confronted by two other men behind the flats on Harrison Way.

The two offenders tried to steal a bike from one victim and then ran off.

One offender was seen with a knife which has been described as a machete.

The offenders were both described as black men, with one being around 5ft 4ins, aged around 17 to 18-years-old and waring a black hooded jumper, black tracksuit bottoms and a black ski mask.

One victim sustained a cut to his finger and was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

Investigating officer PC Aleksandar Lakovic, based at Slough police station, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please get in touch.

“You can contact us by either making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43220547266.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."