Police are appealing for information after an 11-year-old girl was knocked over and injured during an attempted robbery in Gloucester on 10 March 2026. The incident occurred on Stroud Road, near St Barnabas Church, at approximately 4:25pm.
According to Gloucestershire Constabulary, a man riding a Surron electric bike approached the child and attempted to steal her mobile phone. The victim was knocked to the ground during the struggle, suffering bruising to her arms and legs, while her phone was smashed. The suspect fled the scene without checking on the child.
The man is described as wearing an all-black outfit, a black balaclava, and a black helmet. His bike is described as having a silver frame and large black wheels. Officers have released an image of the electric bike in hopes that members of the public will recognise it or provide information regarding its owner.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or who has relevant footage, such as dashcam or CCTV, to come forward. Information can be provided to the police by submitting details through their website, quoting incident reference 415 of 10 March 2026.
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