Police are appealing for witnesses after a group of teenagers were approached by a man, who is believed to have had a knife, at a skate park in Chesham.

A 16-year-old boy had his rucksack stolen which contained a wallet, phone charger with other items at the skate park next to Skottowes Pond in Lowndes Park yesterday (October 12) at 4pm.

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The man is described as having brown hair, blue eyes and being about 5ft4ins tall with a medium build and was wearing a distinctive Louis Vuitton face mask.

Investigating officer, PC Oscar Blunt, said: “I would like to speak to anyone who has information about this incident.

“If you witnessed it, or have information which you think could help our investigation, please call us on 101, quoting reference number 43210461730.

“Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or make a report online.”

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