Men in Balaclavas steal e-bike in Emsworth after leaving owner needing stitches after attacking him with knuckle-duster
Police search for witness after assault and theft
An e-bike owner was left needing stitches after he was attacked by two men in balaclavas in Emsworth.
The 18-year-old-man had the bike stolen in the incident where he was approached by the two men in Friend’s Garden on North Street at around 4pm on Wednesday, June 10. He was then attacked with what he believes was a knuckle-duster which caused a serious injury to his face.
Police are now calling for witnesses to come forward and have released a description of both the bike and the culprits. The suspects are described as:
- A white man aged between 16 and 19-years-old, around 5ft 7ins tall with a skinny build, and bright blonde hair. He was wearing a black Moose Knuckle jacket, a black Louis Vuitton bucket hat, black tracksuit bottoms, and shiny crocs.
- A white man in his late teens, around 5ft 11ins tall with a skinny build. He was wearing a blue and black North Face jacket with the hood up, grey tracksuit bottoms, and Nike 95s.
The stolen bike is an electric Egwei M20 which is black with red break griups and front bumper, and a red devil sticker on the battery and pedals.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “Do you recognise these descriptions? Perhaps you were in the area and saw something at the time? Have you seen the pictured bike for sale, or being ridden anywhere?
“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 with reference 44260274802. Alternatively, you can submit information online.”