Appeal following assault and robbery in Stoke-on-Trent

We’re appealing for information after a group of men robbed an electric bike after assaulting the owner in Stoke-on-Trent.

Officers were called to Smithpool Road in Fenton at 6.30pm yesterday (Sunday 1 September).

Around four men in balaclavas got out of a red Volkswagen Golf before assaulting the victim and taking his bike.

The victim did not stay in the area and left. We’re trying to trace him so we can fully investigate what happened and offer support.

We’re also asking for people to come forward if they have any information or CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage of the area at the time.

You can call us on 101 quoting incident number 579 of 1 September or message us via Live Chat on our website.

You can also make an anonymous report by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.