Man assaulted and robbed of bike in Swindon

By Barrie Hudson - 6 May 2021

Crime

Swindon Police are appealing for witnesses to an alleged robbery at Buckhurst Field near Swindon's Twyford Close on Friday, 30 April.

  • An orange and black Carrera Mountain Bike and a black iPhone 7S mobile phone were taken

    An orange and black Carrera Mountain Bike and a black iPhone 7S mobile phone were taken

A spokesperson said: "At approximately 11.30pm, it is reported that the victim has been approached by two unknown men who have punched him and threatened him with a metal weapon before taking an orange and black Carrera Mountain Bike and a black iPhone 7S mobile phone.

"We’d like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information that could assist officers with their enquiries.

"If you have also seen either of the above items that were taken for sale on any online market places, please get in contact.

"Please call us on 101 and quote crime reference number 54210041455 or alternatively you can leave information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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