AN investigation is underway after a ten-year-old boy was reportedly threatened with a knife in Dursley, police say. 

Officers received reports that a teenager threatened the boy in Acacia Drive between 3.30pm and 5.30pm earlier this week on Tuesday, April 9. 

The suspect, a teenage boy, has now been identified and was due to speak to police yesterday. 

His school has also been informed. 

A police spokesperson said there will be an increase in police presence in the area over the coming days. 

They said in a statement: “This is a concerning report and we understand the fear and upset shocking incidents like these cause - not only for the victim, who is 10, but also in the wider community. 

“An officer has met with the victim alongside his mother and further enquiries are taking place into what happened. 

“The suspect, a teenage boy, has been identified and is due to attend a police station for a voluntary interview. 

“We’ve also been in communication with the school he attends.

“There will be a police presence in the local area over the coming days and anyone with concerns is urged to speak to officers.

“An investigation is ongoing and anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police can report this online quoting incident 9 of April 10.”

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