An appeal has been launched after a teenager was robbed at knifepoint and had his bike stolen.

Cleveland Police confirmed the incident took place between Ormesby Road and Flatts Lane in Normanby, Middlesbrough at around 3:10pm on Tuesday (April 9).

Three men, dressed in dark clothing and wearing face coverings, reportedly approached the victim on the cycle path from Poverina pub to Flatts Lane.

They threatened the 14-year-old and forced him to hand over his bicycle before leaving the scene.

Police have said the victim has been left shaken by the incident.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: “Cleveland Police is appealing for information or any witnesses after a 14-year-old boy was robbed at knifepoint in Normanby.

“The incident occurred at around 3.10pm on Tuesday 9 April between Ormesby Road and Flatts Lane in Normanby when the victim was riding his bicycle.

“It was reported that three men, who were dressed in dark clothing and wore face coverings, approached the victim on the cycle path that runs from the Poverina pub to Flatts Lane.

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“The suspects then threatened the victim and forced him to hand over his bicycle before leaving the scene.

“Officers are appealing for anyone with information or any relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 064316.”

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