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New Appeal After Man With Knife Approached Boys In East Grinstead

An e-fit has been released after reports of a man with a knife approaching boys in East Grinstead on Boxing Day.

Police said two boys, who are unknown to each other, were approached by a man while on opposite sides of Blackwell Farm Road, at around 6pm on December 26.

The suspect reportedly showed the boys a knife, which was hidden under his clothing, and implied that he was looking to commit a robbery.

They were both able to run to a place of safety and were unharmed.

The suspect is described as white, 18 to 20 years old, 5’ 7” – 5’ 9”, slightly overweight and with short, light brown hair.

He spoke with a local accent and was wearing a dark grey tracksuit top and bottoms with a black puffer style body warmer on top.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101 quoting serial 917 of 26/12.

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