POLICE are investigating an attempted robbery involving three teenagers and a man in his 60s that took place in Widnes.
At around 6pm on Friday, September 13 a man in his 60s was riding on his electric bike along a path on the Bongs from Crow Wood Park.
As he travelled past an alleyway that leads to Barnes Road he was approached by three teenagers.
One of them kicked the rear of his commuter style bike and he fell off, injuring himself.
They tried to take his bike and a struggle ensued until they were disturbed by other people approaching. The suspects fled towards Crow Wood Park.
The three suspects were described as around 17-years-old, white, wearing balaclavas and possibly North Face clothing.
Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward and are urging anyone with any information to contact 101 or contact via cheshire.police.uk/tell-us/ quoting IML1917564.
Alternatively information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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