Appeal after Robbery in Redcar

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was robbed in Redcar.

The man, aged in his fifties, was on a motorbike when he was approached by two suspects on a small, black scooter on Staintondale Avenue around 12:15am on Friday 25^th October.

Both suspects were wearing balaclavas. Whilst one suspect hit the victim with a metal pole, causing lacerations to his arm, the other suspect stole the victim’s motorbike.

Both suspects made off, one on the motorbike and one on the scooter, towards Kirkleatham Lane.

The victim required hospital treatment for the injuries to his arm.

The first suspect is described as a white male, around 5ft 9” tall and of slim build wearing a black puffa coat, a balaclava and black tracksuit bottoms and trainers.

The second suspect is described as a white male, around 5ft 9” tall, wearing similar clothing.

The motorbike has not been recovered. It is described as a black Super Soco CPX, with part registration LE21 (as pictured below).

Anyone who may have information regarding the incident, or those responsible, is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 204348.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.