Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident of a possession of an offensive weapon in Milton Keynes.

The incident happened at around 3pm on Monday (16/9) between Knebworth Gate and Hainhalt Avenue by Giffard Park.

In the incident, two offenders, one on a moped and one on foot, approached the victim and brandished a machete whilst chasing after the victim.

The victim ran towards local shops where the offenders stopped chasing them. Thames Valley Police confirmed that the victim sustained no injuries, and no hospital treatment was required.

The moped is described as a 2006/2007 plate moped in a Khaki green colour.

The first offender is described as a 20-year-old white male, and was wearing a black balaclava, grey windbreaker with black jogging bottoms and black Nike airforce trainers. The second offender is described as a 17-year-old boy and was wearing a black hoodie, with the hood up.

Investigating officer PC William Marrable, based at Milton Keynes police station, said, “I’m appealing to anybody who witnessed this incident to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.

“I would also ask anyone who may have dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage to please contact us if it has captured the incident.

“You can make a report online or call us on 101, quoting reference 43240445669.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”