Cyclist attacked by two men who steal his phone, bank card and cash

A cyclist has had his phone, bank card and cash stolen from him after being attacked by two men.

The incident occurred at approximately 5.20am on Monday, March 27, on the footpath that leads from Millfields Way towards Strasbourg Square, in Haverhill.

A man aged in his 40 was riding his bicycle near the playground when he heard running footsteps behind him before being pulled to the ground by two unknown males who searched his pockets and stole his phone, bank card and cash.

The offenders are believed to have then made off in the direction of the underpass.

The victim sustained minor cuts and bruises.

The incident was reported to police two days later, on Wednesday, March 29.

The suspects are both described as white, of skinny build and were wearing black or dark upper clothing with the hoods up.

Police are keen to speak to any witnesses, anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area, or anyone living in the area with CCTV or doorbell cameras.

They are also asking any motorists with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle who were driving in the vicinity of Millfields Way around the time of incident to review the footage for anything that may be of assistance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Suffolk police quoting reference: 37/18329/23 via

Website – www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update

Phone – Call 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org