Urgent appeal issued after man, 49, has e-bike stolen at knifepoint

Police have issued a CCTV image after a 49-year-old man had his e-bike stolen at knifepoint in Oldham. Officers were called out Acton Street, in Derker, at around midday on Monday (November 4).

Greater Manchester Police says the victim was riding his legal Sur-Ron electric bike when it was stolen at knifepoint. Thankfully, he did not suffer any serious injuries in the incident, GMP says.

Patrols attended the scene and recovered an e-bike for forensic examination - but this was a different vehicle which had been left at the scene by another man. Enquiries are ongoing and officers are yet to make an arrest.

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A GMP spokesperson said: "Local officers would now like to appeal to the public to help with their ongoing enquiries, especially if they saw this bike pictured (below) in the area yesterday, which was stolen by force. They would also like to speak to the person pictured (above)."

The spokesperson added: "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."

Anyone with information is asked to call GMP on 101 quoting, incident 1261 of November 4, 2024. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.