Excellent tracking work by a
police dog and handler led to the swift arrest of a suspect in connection with
a knife-point robbery in Stapleford. Nottinghamshire Police received a report
that a taxi driver had been stabbed to his body during a robbery in Melbourne
Road just after 1am on Thursday 3rd December. His injuries are not currently
believed to be life-threatening. A quantity of cash was stolen from the victim
before the suspect fled on foot.
Officers quickly responded to
the report and a police dog and handler tracked a suspect to nearby flats.
Following enquiries made at the scene entry was gained to a flat and a
34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He remains in custody.
Detectives are continuing
with their enquiries and an area has been cordoned off while their
investigation continues. Detective Sergeant Luke Todd, of Nottinghamshire
Police, said: "Our investigation is still in its early stages and we
are working hard to understand the full circumstances of this incident. Whilst
we have already made an arrest in connection with this serious incident, we
would still like to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious, any drivers
who may have recorded dash-cam footage or anyone who might have any information
which could help us. Your piece of information, no matter how small you think
it is, could be the vital part of the jigsaw. I'd also like to reassure local residents
that the force takes all reports of knife-related offences extremely seriously.
We understand that incidents like this can be concerning for communities and if
you have any concerns please do not hesitate to speak to one of our local
officers in the area."
Anyone who has any
information about the incident is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101,
quoting incident number 23 of 3 December 2020, or Crimestoppers anonymously on
0800 555 111.
Incident Number: 0023_03122020
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