Hold-ups

Hold-ups are like when you are playing a game of tag at school and your friend tags you, but instead of saying “you’re it!” your friend just stops and holds onto you so you can’t run away.

In real-life, hold-ups are when someone stops you on the street and holds onto you so you can’t move. But instead of playing tag, they might be trying to take something from you, like your money or phone. This is called a robbery.

It’s important to remember that if you ever find yourself in a hold-up situation, the most important thing to do is stay calm and not resist the person. Don’t try to fight them or grab onto them because this can actually make the situation more dangerous. Instead, try to give the person what they want and then tell the police as soon as possible.