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Axe-wielding bikejackers

“He waved the axe and told me to give him the bike”: Violent gangs attacking “sitting duck” cyclists in latest bikejacking spree – as victim says he is now too nervous to cycle on roads

Police in Hertfordshire are appealing for information following a spate of bikejacking attempts on cyclists by axe-wielding thieves on mopeds and motorbikes

Mon, Oct 27, 2025 19:00
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Bike stolen during violent attack by moped rider in Regent’s Park

“Copycat” moped mugger kicks cyclist into fence, threatens to stab him, and steals bike in yet another violent bikejacking

The incident, which took place in Regent’s Park, left the cyclist with cuts and bruises, and has been described as a “copycat” attack after a spate of violent robberies targeting cyclists

Sun, Dec 10, 2023 15:28
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Asda bike theft

Britain’s bike theft scourge continues: Brazen thief attempts to steal bike outside Asda in broad daylight – as bystander withdraws cash – and moped muggers target club ride

Two club riders were the victims of a bikejacking in London on Saturday morning, after moped-riding thieves told them to “get off your f***ing bikes” while stopped at lights on a busy road

Sun, Oct 15, 2023 20:33
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Luke Elmer

Moped rider jailed for three years for punching, robbing, and threatening to stab cyclist

19-year-old Luke Elmer and an accomplice targeted the lone cyclist in a “completely unprovoked” attack, breaking his nose and forcing him to hand over his wallet

Wed, Oct 04, 2023 16:28
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British Cycling logo

“Deeply concerned” British Cycling steps in following spate of violent bikejackings across south London

Governing body's policy manager Nick Chamberlain hopes working together with police forces will see "swift action taken to tackle the issue and bring the thieves to justice"

Mon, Jul 11, 2022 10:07
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Orpington bikejacking

Cyclists robbed by moped gang as two more bikejackings reported across south London

Both victims reported being threatened and robbed by a moped-riding gang near Orpington on Sunday, a few days after another attempted bikejacking nearby

Tue, Jul 05, 2022 15:48
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surrey police car – via surrey police.PNG

Lone female cyclists are “being targeted”, says former Scottish champion

Jennifer George, who finished eleventh in last week’s British time trial championships, has been attacked twice in recent weeks while riding alone in Surrey and Kent

Tue, Jun 28, 2022 17:32
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Canyon e-bike

Moped muggers rob cyclist of e-bike in London’s Richmond Park

Robbery of Canyon e-bike took place last Thursday close to Ladderstile Gate

Thu, Jun 09, 2022 11:22
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Female cyclist held down and bike stolen during frightening attack

Cycling club warns of moped gang "mostly targeting women cycling alone" following a number of incidents

Tue, Apr 26, 2022 11:33
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Richmond Park moped gang (Image credit: Barnes CC)

Richmond Park bikejacking victim feared being “decapitated in the street” by machete-wielding thugs

Police step up patrols in the area after spate of bike thefts by moped muggers

Wed, Oct 13, 2021 12:00
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