Two boys attacked and robbed of £3,500 bike in 'cowardly' Ramsbottom assault

Two boys were attacked by a man who stole a £3,500 bike in a 'cowardly' robbery in Ramsbottom.
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Two 12-year-old boys were cycling on Bolton Road North towards Edenfield at around 4pm on Thursday, September 3.

As they were riding along the raised footbridge over Wood Lane, just after the slip road for the A56, they were approached by a man who began to threaten them.

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The offender proceeded to push one of the boys off his bike, punching and kicking him, before kicking the other boy.

He then took one of the bikes, a Cube mountain bike, before making off from the scene in the direction of Edenfield. Police say both boys suffered minor injuries.

Det Sgt Neil Pugh, of Burnley CID, said: "This was a violent and cowardly attack where two young boys have been targeted.

"This offence took place in broad daylight and I believe someone will have seen what happened.

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"If you recognise the attacker described and have information which could assist our enquiries, please come forward. We are particularly keen to hear from anybody with dashcam or CCTV footage of the incident.

Two boys were riding along the raised footbridge over Wood Lane when they were approached by a man who began to threaten them. (Credit: Google)Two boys were riding along the raised footbridge over Wood Lane when they were approached by a man who began to threaten them. (Credit: Google)
Two boys were riding along the raised footbridge over Wood Lane when they were approached by a man who began to threaten them. (Credit: Google)

"Furthermore, if you have been offered this bike for sale, or know where it is, please contact us."

The attacker has been described as mixed race, between 5ft 9in and 6ft tall, and aged between 17 and 19-years-old.

He was wearing a beanie hat, black jacket and grey pants.

Officers are also trying to find a light-coloured, old shape Renault Megane, which they believe may have been involved in the incident.

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or email [email protected], quoting log number 1042 of September 3.