ROBBERY: Cyclist stabbed and punched by three men during robbery on Eston Hills
A MAN was stabbed and punched when he was robbed by three men.
The victim was targeted near to SS Castle on Eston Hills, on the outskirts of Middlesbrough, at around 2.40pm yesterday, when the three men stole his mountain bike.
The 47-year-old man was treated at Middlesbrough's James Cook University Hospital for minor injuries.
A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said: "The suspects are described as white males, of gaunt appearance and all aged in their 20s with short, dark hair. Two were wearing grey tracksuits and one was wearing a black tracksuit.
"One of the suspects may have suffered an injured jaw during the incident."
- Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Benjamin Docherty on the non-emergency number 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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