14-month-old threatened by thieves

Police in Reading are on the hunt for thieves who held a knife to a toddler's throat as they robbed her grandmother. The 47-year-old woman was walking with her granddaughter when she was approached by two men asking her the time. They then threatened the 14-month-old girl by holding a six inch kitchen knife to her throat while they stole her grandmother's purse.

The robbers, who escaped with £85, are now being sought by Thames Valley Police. PC Matt Fear said: "This was an extremely upsetting incident for the victim and her young granddaughter, adding, 'It is a very unusual incident and I certainly cannot remember a similar crime to this one."'

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