West Mercia Police have launched an investigation after a man was rammed off his bicycle by a car and then robbed in Forhill in Worcestershire.

At 3pm on Tuesday 25 April, the victim was riding his bicycle on Icknield Street in Forhill near to the junction with Red Hill Road, close to Woodrush Rugby Club when he was followed and rammed off his bike by a car which is described as a gold coloured 4×4.

Masked offenders then got out of the car to assault the victim further and demanding the victim’s property before making off in the same car with his bike towards Red Hill Road.

The stolen bike is a ‘Scott Hardtail Mountain Bike’, in Dark Moss colour and is believed to be of large financial value.

Detective Sergeant Emma Webb, North Worcestershire CID said “I would like to appeal to any possible witnesses who were in the area on Tuesday afternoon who saw anything suspicious to please get in contact with us. Also, anyone who may have any CCTV or dash-cam that may of picked up the gold coloured 4×4 car involved? I am circulating a picture of the stolen bike – have you seen or been offered this bike? Please contact me on 101 extension 773 2133 or email the team: dl-dcid@westmercia.police.uk“

Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.