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Estel Farell Roig

Man pulled off bike and threatened with knife in robbery

A man was pulled off his bike and threatened with a knife in a robbery in Kingswood.

Avon and Somerset Police is appealing for information following the robbery, which happened on Highview Road, Kingswood, on Thursday, July 22, at about 10.30pm.

The force said in a statement that the victim, a man in his 20s, was approached by two men who pulled him off his motorbike and threatened him with a knife.

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His motorbike - which was later recovered nearby - was stolen, along with a watch and his wallet containing money and bank cards, the force said.

Police are conducting CCTV and house to house enquiries and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said: "We’re appealing for information following a robbery which took place on Highview Road, Kingswood on Thursday, July 22 at about 10.30pm.

"The victim, a man in his 20s, was approached by two men who pulled him off his motorbike and threatened him with a knife.

"His motorbike was stolen, along with his wallet containing money/bank cards, and a watch. The motorbike was later recovered nearby.

"Police are conducting CCTV and house to house enquiries and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

"Did you witness what happened or see anything suspicious in the area?

"If you can help, call 101 quoting crime reference number 5221166687."

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