Officers investigating an armed robbery in Stroud have released CCTV images of three youths they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

Police were called to the skate park in Stratford Park at 9pm on 25 February after it was reported that three teenagers had been assaulted and robbed by a group of teenagers wearing balaclavas and claiming to have a knife.

The victims reported that they were sat in the skate park when they were approached by three teenagers who threatened and punched them before stealing a backpack and its contents.

The victims sustained minor injuries and the offenders left the area on foot, they are believed to have travelled to Stroud from Gloucester.

Anyone who recognises the youths pictured or knows who they may be is asked to call 101 quoting incident 500 of 25 February or submit information here: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report 

Information can also be submitted anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.