Arrests made after motorcycle rider injured after robbery in Newtown Linford

Three people have been arrested after a motorcycle was deliberately rammed by a car in Newtown Linford.

The rider was travelling through Anstey around 4.55am on Tuesday 26 May when he noticed the occupants of a burgundy Audi estate parked in The Nook. Later he spotted the Audi driving behind him, as he entered Bradgate Road the Audi sped up and rammed his motorcycle, knocking him off.

One of the occupants of the car approached the victim as he was lying on the ground, threatened him and demanded the keys to the black and grey 125cc Yamaha motorcycle.

The suspects left the scene in the Audi, with one of the suspects riding off on the motorcycle. Both vehicles were last seen heading towards Newtown Linford.

The rider was taken to hospital where he continues to receive treatment. His injuries are not life threatening.

Three people – a 15-year-old youth, and two men aged 21 and 32 - have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Kevin Brown said: “Despite these arrests our investigation remains very much ongoing.

“From enquiries we have carried out so far, we known the suspects were parked in Anstey prior to the incident, it’s believed there were five men in the vehicle. If anyone saw a similar vehicle Tuesday morning in the area, we would urge them to contact us.

“The motorcycle has the partial registration number FE70 and we are still keen to speak to anyone who may have has seen this vehicle after it was stolen either being ridden or parked.

“If you witnessed the incident, was driving in the area that morning or recorded any footage on your dashcam equipment, and have not as yet spoken to us, we would ask that you get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Constable 87 Phil Brown on 101 or via www.leics.police.uk, quoting crime number 26*302799.