A PAIR of teenagers have been released under investigation after a man was threatened at knifepoint for his wallet.

At around 10pm on December 13, a 25-year-old man was walking along Howard Street, towards Iffley Road, when he was approached by a group of three youths.

Thames Valley Police, in an appeal for witnesses, said the trio then threatened him with a knife to get him to hand over the wallet – but were unsuccessful.

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At the time two teenagers, the first aged 16 and a second 17 year old, were arrested for attempted robbery. After being questioned by officers the pair were then released on bail but have now been let go under investigation.

Anybody with information should call 101 quoting 43190389813.