Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a reported knifepoint robbery that occurred on a Stevenage cycle path.

The incident occurred on Monday, July 22, at around 2.20pm, at the junction with Barham Road and Gresley Way.

A 23-year-old man was allegedly told to hand over his mobile phone whilst being threatened with a knife. 

A 16-year-old boy from Stevenage and a 14-year-old boy from Hitchin have been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

The suspects have been released on police bail while the investigation continues.