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Kirsty Feerick

Schoolboys robbed at knife point by two thugs in Bishopbriggs

Two schoolboys were robbed at knife point by two thugs in Bishopbriggs.

The 15-year-old boys were confronted by the men before being threatened with a blade yesterday at around 5.55pm on Auchinairn Road.

One of the boys' bikes was stolen during the frightening attack (Handout)

The thieves made off with one of the bikes after the terrifying ordeal.

The bike is a Specialized Demo 8 Bronze Marzocchi 888 forks Burgtec, ride wide handlebars Magura MT8 brakes

Police have now launched investigation.

The bike was stolen on Thursday evening from one of the 15-year-old boys (Handout)

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 5.55pm on Thursday, 19 March, 2020, police received a report that two 15-year-old boys had their bikes stolen on Auchinairn Road, Bishopbriggs, by two male suspects.

“One of the boys was able to recover his bike during which he was threatened with a weapon.

“Neither of the boys were injured in the incident.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101.

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