Three teenagers released as investigations continue into knife-point attempted robbery of quad bike

Three teenage boys have been released under investigation after an attempted robbery where a quad biker was threatened with a knife.
By Fiona Thompson
Published 29th Apr 2020, 16:09 BST
Updated 30th Apr 2020, 12:08 BST
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Two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old were arrested in connection with the incident, which happened on Sunday, April 26, at around 2pm on a farm near Thornley Road in Wheatley Hill.

Durham Constabulary arrested the oldest boy at the scene, while the others were taken into custody following a search launched when they rode away on a motorbike.

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The efforts over a wide area to track them down included the police helicopter, response officers and members of the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit (CDSOU) traffic team.

Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit was involved in the search for two boys following an attempted robbery near Wheatley Hill on Sunday afternoon.Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit was involved in the search for two boys following an attempted robbery near Wheatley Hill on Sunday afternoon.
Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit was involved in the search for two boys following an attempted robbery near Wheatley Hill on Sunday afternoon.

Today, Wednesday, April 29, the force said all three had been released under investigation as inquiries continued

Anyone with information which could help the investigation is asked to contact Durham Constabulary on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.