Long Eaton Police issue appeal after robbery on cyclist

Police officers in Long Eaton are appealing for information after a robbery was committed in the town in which a electric bike was stolen.

The incident occurred at around 4:30am on 4th May. The victim, a man in his 20s, was approached by three men as he rode his bike along Bostocks Lane. The men grabbed the bike and assaulted the victim before fleeing the scene.

The bike is a Falcon electric bike, similar to the one pictured, and officers are keen to hear from anyone who may know of its whereabouts, as well as anyone with any information on the robbery.

If you can help with the investigation, by providing any information, CCTV or dash cam footage, please make contact with Derbyshire Police using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 23000268152:

• Facebook– send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter– direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website– complete the online contact form at derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org