Man headbutted during attempted theft of bike in Telford
A man was headbutted during an attempted theft of his bike on Silkin Way in Telford on Wednesday.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident which took place at around 12.30-12.40pm on Silkin Way, Madeley between the Station Road crossing and where it goes over the High Street.
The attempted robbery is believed to have occurred when two white males, both described as very drunk, with short cropped hair and their tops off, stopped the man who was on his way to work.
of the males, who was , attempted to take the man's pushbike before assaulting him by headbutting him and then again trying to take the pushbike.
They continued along Silkin Way in the direction of Telford town centre and had come from the direction of Sutton Hill.
Officers investigating the incident believe that someone will have seen the males and might know their names.
Police are keen to identify the males so that they can be questioned in relation to the incident. If you have any information that could help identify the two suspects please contact PC Richard Carrington at Telford Police Station on 101 ext 5061.
Information can also be provided anonymously by calling independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
