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Police appeal after Reading cyclist is mugged for his bike

Rider was attacked by three men who had been in car that was following him

Police in Berkshire have launched an appeal for information after a cyclist was assaulted and had his bike stolen last week.

Thames Valley Police say the robbery happened at 7pm on the evening of Monday 20 November in Waverley Road at the junction with Beecham Road, Reading.

The victim, a 19-year-old man, stopped to let a car pass that had been following him closely.

However, three men got out of the vehicle and assaulted him, stealing his B'Twin black and yellow mountain bike and causing minor injuries.

Police have provided descriptions of two of the assailants. Both were described as a white males between 20 and 25 years of age and around 5 feet 10 inches tall. One was said to be of medium build with short dark hair and stubble.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Alan Pearcy said: “We are investigating this robbery and are appealing for anyone who might have information to come forward.

“We are specifically appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident or was in the area at the time of this robbery to come forward to police.

"We believe that the offenders were driving a White Ford Focus with bright LED lights and that there was also another vehicle in the area at the time. This second vehicle was being blocked by the offenders when the offence was occurring."

He added: “If you think you may have any information please contact police on the non-emergency number 101.”

Simon joined road.cc as news editor in 2009 and is now the site’s community editor, acting as a link between the team producing the content and our readers. A law and languages graduate, published translator and former retail analyst, he has reported on issues as diverse as cycling-related court cases, anti-doping investigations, the latest developments in the bike industry and the sport’s biggest races. Now back in London full-time after 15 years living in Oxford and Cambridge, he loves cycling along the Thames but misses having his former riding buddy, Elodie the miniature schnauzer, in the basket in front of him.

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DaSy | 6 years ago
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Christ, I don't miss living in Reading! I am currently at most danger from sheep.

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simonmb | 6 years ago
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With traffic cameras everywhere, how can it be that these toe-rags haven't already been identified and arrested? 

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