SEARCH for witnesses after suspected motorbike thieves knock over pedestrian.

Cleveland Police are appealing for information after a white Honda CBR motorcycle was involved in a collision on Coniston Road in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough at around 9pm on Friday, April 29.

A 26-year-old male pedestrian was taken to James Cook University Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.

A 14-year-old male and a 17-year-old male were both arrested on suspicion of theft and have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

The suspected stolen motorcycle was reported stolen from the Carlin How and District Club on Brotton Road in Saltburn at around 5pm and was later recovered.

Anyone with information regarding the incident on Coniston Road is asked to contact DC Lee Busby on the non-emergency number 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org