Officers appeal for more information following knifepoint robbery of e-bike in Oldham

At around midday on Monday 4 November a 49-year-old man was riding his legal Sur-Ron electric bike on Acton Street in Derker, Oldham when it was stolen at knifepoint.

Patrols made to the area and recovered another e-bike for forensic examination that was left at the scene by another man.

Thankfully, no serious injury was sustained during the incident by the victim and no arrests have been made at this stage.

Local officers would now like to appeal to the public to help with their ongoing enquiries, especially if they saw this bike pictured in the area yesterday, which was stolen by force.

They would also like to speak to the person pictured.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 1261 of 04/11/2024. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Reducing knife-enabled robbery is a key element in tackling violence. Our officers are continuing to work day and night to protect communities and to tackle this highly traumatic crime.