Cleveland Police issue appeal after cyclist is attacked by five men wearing balaclavas during Billingham robbery

Cleveland Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident. Picture by FRANK REID

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident which happened at around 5.20pm on Thursday, November 23, on Station Road in Billingham near to the junction of Cotswold Crescent. The force says a black vehicle made contact with the 29-year-old male cyclist before five males wearing balaclavas got out of the vehicle and attacked him. They then stole his bike, an orange coloured Carerra Vengeance.

The man suffered facial injuries and possible internal injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. Police say they are particularly interested in speaking with a woman who shouted at the suspects to stop. Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident or the vehicle is asked to contact Stockton CID on the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 231995.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org[1] or by calling 0800 555111.