Man threatened with knife in Cawston

It happened around 7.45pm on Saturday.

Author: Harry LongPublished 19th Aug 2025
Last updated 19th Aug 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses or information after a man was threatened on Saturday night in Cawston.

At around 7.45pm, a man in his 30s was reportedly threatened by a man with a knife near The Spinney park on Trussell Way.

The suspect is described as black, of a slim build, around 6ft 6ins, and aged between 35-45. He was thought to be wearing baggy blue jeans, a long white top, a blue jacket, and a face mask.

There were no reported injuries.

This is believed to be linked to a previous incident the night before in the same location.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on l 101.

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