TWO teenagers were robbed in separate incidents in Corporation Park in Blackburn.
Police are now appealing for information about the incidents on Monday evening.
The first incident happened at around 6.25pm when a 17-year-old student was in the park with a friend. He was approached by a number of teenage Asian males who assaulted him and took £40 along with a mobile phone.
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The second incident occurred at around 7.40pm when a 15-year-old boy was approached by a group of teenage Asian males and had his mobile phone and £10 cash stolen from him.
Four men between 18 and 20 years old have been arrested on suspicion of robbery but have all been released without charge.
DI Marie Haworth, of Blackburn CID, said: “Whilst we are keeping an open mind, it is likely that the incidents are linked and I would appeal for anyone with information about the robberies to get in touch.
“Local neighbourhood officers will be patrolling the park area.”
Anyone with information should contact Blackburn CID on 101. Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org.
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