Rasbert Turner, Star Writer

Two schoolboys who allegedly held up another with knives have been taken in custody by the St Catherine North police.

The incident occurred in Spanish Town about 3:30 p.m. on Monday.

Police personnel said the complainant was walking along the street when he was attacked by both boys. They held knives at his throat and took away his phone. He resisted and was cut on his hand by his attackers. He sounded an alarm and he was rescued by the police who was on duty in the vicinity.

Both 15-year-old boys were taken to the Spanish Town Police Station.

Police told THE STAR that the boys are facing charges of robbery with aggravation and wounding with intent.