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Justin Bieber fan robbed at FNB Stadium

According to the victim, he was in the men's toilet at around 9.30pm when one of the robbers assaulted him.

A 17-year-old boy suffered a terrible concert experience when he was robbed at the FNB Stadium, in Johannesburg, on Sunday.

The teenager, who reported the crime to Brakpan police, was among thousands of fans who packed the stadium to watch pop sensation Justin Bieber live in concert.

Police were unable to confirm whether the victim lives in Brakpan.

According to the victim, he was in the men’s toilet at around 9.30pm when one of the robbers assaulted him.

The victim fell to the floor after being punched in the stomach.

He tried to fight his attacker, but was threatened by a man armed with a knife.

The knife was held to the youngster’s throat and his pockets were searched.

A R20 note found in his pocket was audaciously thrown back at him.

The robbers took the victim’s cellphone, valued at thousands of rand, and fled.

A case of armed robbery was opened and the docket was transferred to the Johannesburg Central Police Station for investigation.

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