Man put in headlock as pub beer garden attackers steal his e-bike and coat
The victim was assaulted in the street as he shouted to raise the alarm
The victim had travelled to The Grapes on Widnes Road on his e-bike(Image: Google Street View)
A man was assaulted before having his e-bike and coat stolen by two attackers. The robbery occurred between 1am and 1.17am on October 16 after the victim had travelled to The Grapes pub on Widnes Road, Widnes, on his e-bike.
He pulled up at the pub and saw two men with their faces covered in the beer garden. One of the men approached him and a second man put him in a headlock from behind before taking the bike.
The men then walked the victim onto Widnes Road and took his coat. They continued to walk him towards Elizabeth Court at which point the victim started to shout.
As a result the men assaulted him and fled with his bike and coat. The bike is described as a grey mountain bike electrically modified after purchase.
It had a triangle electric unit between the crossbar and pedals. The coat was a black Technicals down jacket with the wrist straps cut off.
The first suspect is described as white, around 5ft 6 to 5ft 7ins tall, around 19-20 years old, and of slim build. He was wearing all black including a face covering - possibly a snood, and he had a local accent.
The second suspect was described as white, around 5ft 9 to 5ft 10, about 23-24 years old, of slim build, wearing an all-black jacket with his face covered to his eyes with a snood-like covering, dark grey jogging pants and Airmax 95 trainers - the bubbles on them were possibly a light blue. He also had a local accent.
DC Jenny Tasker said: “As part of our enquiries we’re looking to identify if there is any CCTV or Ring doorbell footage along Keble Street, Vine Street, Lacey Court and Elizabeth Court which may have captured the victim being walked along the road by the two suspects.
“I’d urge anyone who may have any information which will help us to find those responsible to contact us.” Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via the website quoting IML2195756. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.