Swindon cyclist beaten up in bikejacking theft

Rider was set upon by gang wielding metal poles, say police

Tue, Jan 19, 2021 19:28

Police in Wiltshire are appealing after a cyclist near Swindon was allegedly beaten up by a gang armed with metal bars who stole his bike.

A video shared on Facebook showed the victim being set upon by men armed with metal poles as they stole his Voodoo bike.

The incident happened in Purton, a village on the outskirts of the Wiltshire town, just after 8pm on Monday evening. reports the Swindon Advertiser.

A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: "It is reported that the victim, who was on a pushbike, has been attacked by a group of males before the bike was stolen.

"The suspects, who were also on bikes, are believed to have left the scene in the direction of Swindon on Church End.

"The victim was taken to hospital for his injuries which are not thought to be life changing."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 101.

Simon MacMichael

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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Secret_squirrel | 3 years ago

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Purton! That used to be right posh when I lived round that way. Surprised this occured there.

NZ Vegan Rider | 3 years ago

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Terrible ;-(

Utter scumbags ;-(

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