Police investigating the robbery of a teenager in South Tyneside have issued an image of a man they would like to trace.
An 18-year-old was reportedly riding a motorcycle on Seafield Terrace in South Shields when he was chased by three unknown males riding on two motorcycles.
One of the suspects proceeded to ram the victim’s bike, causing him to fall to the ground in the middle of the road. He hit the victim in the chest with a crowbar before taking his helmet and motorcycle and driving away from the scene.
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The victim suffered bruising and swelling to his chest. The incident took place at around 3.50pm on Thursday, February 2.
An investigation was immediately launched and a number of enquiries have been ongoing.
On Monday, Northumbria Police issued image of a man they would like to speak to. It is believed that he was in the area at the time of the incident and could have information which assists the investigation.
The man, or anyone who knows him, are asked to contact the force using the 'Tell Us Something' page on their website, quoting crime reference number 013613Q/23.
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