A knife was pushed against a teenager's throat as a gang forced a group of mates to empty their pockets during a terrifying robbery.

Three youngsters had been playing football at St Peter's Recreation Ground, Broadstairs, yesterday when they spotted two men and a woman approaching them.

While the woman held back, the two men reportedly approached and threatened one of the teenagers by holding a knife to his throat.

During the incident between 9.30pm and 10pm, the victims were allegedly forced to empty their pockets.

Items including a black Nike jacket, a pair of trainers, some cigarettes and a black iPhone X were swiped by the thugs.

Lawrence Gakure, the father of one victim, spoke to KentOnline about the scary incident.

His son was with two other friends who had just been playing football at the park before they started walking home via the ground's car park near Callis Court Road.

They were approached by the gang, who demanded they hand over their phones and empty their pockets.

Mr Gakure's 18-year-old son was forced to give them his phone, jacket and trainers.

"One of the older guys put a knife on his neck," the 48-year-old said.

"He said it was about the size of a bread knife and another one had a Stanley knife."

Thankfully, all three victims were able to run away from the suspects - who were then seen to flee in the direction of Grange Road.

Officers attended the scene where the trainers were recovered.

Mr Gakure added: "(My son) was very shaken. It’s not something that you expect in that park because there are always people training or kicking a ball."

The first suspect was described as being between 40 and 50-years-old and wore a faux leather jacket. He had dark slicked-back hair.

The second suspect was aged between 17 and 20-years-old and wore a white top, grey jacket and jeans. Both were described as being of Middle Eastern appearance.

Anyone with information regarding the robbery should call police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/75245/21, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or using the anonymous online form.

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