A West Croydon couple were followed home from a fast food outlet by a gang threatening to stab them if they didn't hand over their mobile phone.

The couple were approached at Mead Place, at the junction of Parsons Mead Road, at 7.30pm on Monday, November 26.

The men, described as black and aged about 18, fled empty-handed when the woman screamed.

Anyone with any information shoud call DS Demetriou on 020 8768 1212.

December 10, 2001 15:38