[14 AUG 00] CRIMES, FIRES & ACCIDENTS
Boy Attacked And Robbed Of His Bike

A teenage boy was robbed of his bike as he rode through northern Coventry.

He was attacked by a man who then left the scene on the bike about 5.15pm on Friday.

“A 15-year-old boy from Keresley was riding his bike along the road. The offender stepped out in front of the boy and hit him in the stomach.

“The boy was knocked off balance and the offender pushed him off before riding off on the bike.”

The robber is described as mixed race, aged about 17, 5ft 10in, with short brown hair with a blue Adidas t-shirt with blue track suit bottoms.

Anyone with information should call Stoney Stanton Road police station on 024 7653 9020 or CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111, which is a free call and could lead to a reward.