Armed police grab gang of boys as young as SEVEN who were threatening drivers with fake gun and knife
- Four boys, aged between 12 and 7, were threatening drivers with fake weapons
- Two of the gang were arrested by West Midlands Police after drivers called them
- The boys allegedly were using the weapons in order to carjack unwitting drivers
- They also went into the Reedswood Retail Park, Walsall and threatened staff
Two children have been arrested after threatening drivers with a fake gun and knife in Walsall, police have said.
West Midlands Police said they had receved reports from drivers that the boys were threatening motorists near Reedswood Retail Park in Walsall.
Police also noted that they were attempting to use the fake weapons in order to get drivers to hand over their vehicles.
The incident took place near and in Reedswood Retail Park in Walsall
Armed police were deployed to the scene and detained four boys – two were aged 12, one was 11 and one was 7.
A toy gun that was painted black and a kitchen knife was taken off the wannabe thugs.
The gang also were reproted to be throwing stones at cars.
The rampage then allegedly continued as the boys went into a shop at the retail park and threated staff.
The 7-year-old is under the age of criminal responsibilty in the UK.
Police have not confirmed whether they are looking to charge the children with any offences.
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