Police are hunting a teenage boy who tried to rob two girls at knifepoint after offering to sell them drugs.

At around 6.45pm on Wednesday the victims, two teenage girls, were walking along Hillary Road, Langley past Springate Field when they were approached by the boy who asked them if they wanted to buy drugs.

The victims ignored the boy and continued walking. Around thirty minutes later at 7.15pm, they were walking past Springate Field again when the boy approached them for a second time.

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He threatened them with a knife and demanded that one of the victims hand over her scooter.

The other victim ran to a nearby house to ask for help while her friend stood up to the offender - refusing to hand over her scooter. The offender then ran from the scene on foot.

Nothing was stolen although one of the victims sustained minor cuts and bruises but did not require any medical treatment.

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The offender is described as a light-skinned Asian or mixed race teenage boy with a chubby build. He was wearing a dark puffy jacket and a black balaclava.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Conor Campbell, based at Slough police station said: “I am appealing for any witnesses of this incident, or anyone who saw a boy matching the description in the area at the time to please get in touch."

You can make a report online or by calling 101 and quoting reference 43210015162 or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.