Hunt for masked man after schoolboy, 11, pushed off bike

Published date24 April 2024
Publication titleLiverpool Echo: Web Edition Articles (England)
Officers received a call at around 11.55pm on Friday, April 19 to say a man wearing a balaclava and dressed in black ran from a bush and pushed an 11-year-old boy off his electric bike

The schoolboy was riding along Aigburth Drive, near Bloomfield Green and Sefton Park boating lake. The man then made off with his bike accompanied by another man. They were described as around 20-years-old.

The child, who was accompanied by his parents close by, suffered minor injuries. The stolen bike is grey camouflage in colour with ‘Oli’ on the frame and a distinctive spotlight on the front of the bike. Officers are appealing for information, including anyone who witnessed the robbery who may assist the investigation.

Detective Inspector Carla Cross said: “This was a frightening incident for the young victim to experience. I urge anyone who was in the vicinity at just before midnight on Friday and witnessed the robbery or saw two men acting suspicious to please contact us.

“In addition if you live in the area or...

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