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Machete-wielding men on electric motorbikes attack teenage cyclist, chasing him into “busy” Tesco in attempted bikejacking

The 16-year-old cyclist suffered cuts to his arm and was chased into the store which had several customers in it, with the police issuing an appeal for witnesses

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 12:42

Cyclist fights off gang who threatened him with hammer during attempted bikejacking

Four arrested over attack, the 59-year-old cyclist ambushed on his way home from work but able to scare masked gang off with a can of red spray paint

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 14:45

Bikejackers kick “poor kid” and steal his cycle from BMX track, leaving other children traumatised

The incident took place barely two months after knife-wielding youths with balaclavas on quads and mopeds attempted to steal kids’ bikes at the same track in Yeadon

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 12:29

Suspect charged after cyclist repeatedly punched and put in chokehold during violent bikejacking

“I was shouting, ‘I just got robbed by him’, but nobody seemed to care,” said the cyclist who initially had complaints about the police's slow response to the crime

Sun, Jul 07, 2024 14:35

Knife-wielding moped muggers assault cyclist in latest “very targeted” attack at bikejacking hotspot

The 6ft 7in cyclist was pushed into a fence and held down with a knife during the early morning attack last week

Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:59

British Cycling, Rapha and Brompton join call for more police action for cyclists being “systematically targeted by criminals” in violent bikejackings

“These attacks should not be thought of as simple ‘bike theft’; they are violent crimes which leave victims physically injured and mentally traumatised, often unable to feel safe cycling in London again”

Mon, Feb 26, 2024 16:35

Victims call for more police at hotspot for violent bikejacking gangs targeting “list” of high-value bikes

One cyclist — targeted by motorbike-riding bikejackers while riding a £15,000 Pinarello Dogma — said it is "normally the same three brands: Pinarello, Bianchi and S-Works", with Brompton also reportedly writing to the Met Police commissioner urging action

Thu, Feb 22, 2024 10:43

“What sort of message does that send out?” – Cyclist mugged for bike on Birmingham canal advised by police to avoid route in future

Victim was left bloodied after being hit with hammer during “brutal attack”

Tue, Dec 12, 2023 13:32

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

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