iStockAn investigation has been launched after two men attacked a cyclist and stole his bike on Thursday.
The incident took place at around 5.15pm on Motherwell’s Shields Road.
The pair approached a 25-year-old man who was pushing a red electric Carrera bike and assaulted him before taking the bike.
Detective Constable Christine McLanachan said: “This was a frightening ordeal for the man involved and it is imperative that we trace the people responsible and enquiries are ongoing to do so.
“I would urge anyone who was in the area at the time or has any information that could assist our investigation or has any information regarding the whereabouts of the bike to contact us.”
Anyone with information is urged to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2511 of April 17.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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