The photo shows two youngsters hiding their faces and holding guns

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The photo shows two youngsters dress in casual clothing and grinning - one with a t-shirt covering his face and the other with a cap over his eyes.

The 33-year-old athlete claims the pair accosted him and demanded he emptied his pockets - though reassured fans he was not hurt in the dramatic ordeal.

He said he gave the duo everything in his possession, and they “parted amicably”.