Man robbed of electric bike by motorcycle riding youths

We are asking for the public’s help after a man was robbed of his electric bike by a pair of motorcycle riding youths.

The robbery happened in Babington Lane, Derby, at around 3.40pm on Tuesday (26 September).

The victim, a man in his 30s, was followed by the pair of teenagers from Macklin Street, onto Green Lane in the direction of Milestone House, before he turned on to Babington Lane.

As he reached the pedestrian crossing close to Speedys Wheels and Tyres the pillion rider, who was wearing a bright yellow helmet, jumped from the bike, threatened the man with a knife, before stamping on his head leaving him with significant bruising.

The pair of youths then rode off on the bikes down Babington Lane towards the city. 

Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward – as well as anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from the route the two bikes took before the robbery took place.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 23*598698: 

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.

Picture of stolen electric bike