14-Year-Old Charged with Five Robberies in Wolverhampton Knife Attack

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with five counts of robbery and possessing a knife following an incident in Wolverhampton where three teenagers were robbed and threatened at knifepoint near Penn Road island. The boy was arrested after a brief foot chase and a knife was recovered during the search. A 19-year-old man also arrested in connection with the incident has been released on bail as investigations continue. West Midlands Police confirmed the swift response after the robbery around 4:50 pm and further inquiries led to the arrests. Additionally, a separate case involved a 45-year-old man charged with multiple robberies, thefts, and a burglary in the city. Police continue to pursue investigations related to these crimes.