A teenager was left 'shaken' and with a swollen lip after being punched in the face by men who stole his bike.
Police were called to Mann Island at 5.45pm on Saturday July 24 to reports that a 17-year-old boy was confronted by four men, who punched him to the face and stole his bike.
The bike stolen was a grey and blue Narco Fluid 7.1 with serial number A31044505.
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The four attackers, described as wearing dark clothing including Berghaus coats and tracksuits, were then reported to have left in the direction of Tesco on The Strand. Two were wearing balaclavas.
The teenager provided a report after approaching patrol officers in the area, and according to police he was 'shaken and suffering a swollen lip' but did not require medical treatment at the scene.
CCTV opportunities are being explored and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Detective Inspector Paul Jones said: “This was a shocking incident for this young man to have to experience, when he had simply gone to ride his bike on a sunny day in the Pier Head area.
"I would appeal to anyone with information to contact us immediately, to help us track down the offenders and return the victim’s bike. Thankfully he was not seriously injured but he is understandably extremely shaken and for four males to target him in such a way is despicable and cowardly.
"I would urge anyone with any information, however small, to call us as it may be vital for our investigation.”
Anyone in the area with information, CCTV or dashcam can police on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference 21000516465.
Witnesses can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
