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Wolverhampton cyclist pushed in canal and robbed by thugs



 
 
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Old July 7th 20, 05:19 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling
Simon Mason[_6_]
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Default Wolverhampton cyclist pushed in canal and robbed by thugs

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A cyclist was pushed into a Wolverhampton canal by a gang of thugs who stole their bike.

Police have stepped up patrols across the city's tow paths after a spate of robberies in recent weeks.

Mammoth Drive and Marsh Lane canal path are just two places where cyclists have been targeted.

PCSO Shaun Evans took to West Midlands Police's online alert system to urge people to be vigilant while riding along the canal network.

He said: "It is with regret that we must make you all aware of consecutive incidents of robbery that have been perpetrated by opportunist criminals on and around our local canal network and canal paths.

"One incident which has occurred involved the victim being pushed into the canal and then having their bicycle stolen by their antagonists.

"Subsequent similar incidents have been reported to have occurred in the Mammoth Drive, Science Park, vicinity of the city, with a similar crime being perpetrated in the Wednesfield area.

"A similar crime has also been reported to us which occurred on the Marsh Lane canal path.

"Whilst we are all keen to return to some degree of normality following the easing of lockdown restrictions, with our stepping out to enjoy local green spaces and our local network of canals, we would encourage you all to remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings."

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Old July 7th 20, 09:31 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Default Wolverhampton cyclist pushed in canal and robbed by thugs

On 07/07/2020 17:19, Simon Mason wrote:
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A cyclist was pushed into a Wolverhampton canal by a gang of thugs who stole their bike.

Police have stepped up patrols across the city's tow paths after a spate of robberies in recent weeks.

Mammoth Drive and Marsh Lane canal path are just two places where cyclists have been targeted.

PCSO Shaun Evans took to West Midlands Police's online alert system to urge people to be vigilant while riding along the canal network.

He said: "It is with regret that we must make you all aware of consecutive incidents of robbery that have been perpetrated by opportunist criminals on and around our local canal network and canal paths.

"One incident which has occurred involved the victim being pushed into the canal and then having their bicycle stolen by their antagonists.

"Subsequent similar incidents have been reported to have occurred in the Mammoth Drive, Science Park, vicinity of the city, with a similar crime being perpetrated in the Wednesfield area.

"A similar crime has also been reported to us which occurred on the Marsh Lane canal path.

"Whilst we are all keen to return to some degree of normality following the easing of lockdown restrictions, with our stepping out to enjoy local green spaces and our local network of canals, we would encourage you all to remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings."

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/bla...obbed-18554864


I am impressed by that PCSO describing the robber-cyclists as "antagonists".

 




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