Bristol cyclist robbed on path
A teenage cyclist was robbed of his bike, his backpack and everything from his pockets.
It happened as the 18-year-old was cycling along a path from Parnell Road, Stoke Park, to the M32 underpass on Friday evening.
Four or five youths knocked the cyclist from his mountain bike and searched him before running off with his bike and backpack.
The muggers were all aged between 16 and 18. Four were white and one was black.
Police believe there could have been dog walkers or cyclists in the area at the time, between 6pm and 7pm, who may have seen the mugging.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police in Staple Hill on 0845 456 7000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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by ron, newtown
Tuesday, July 07 2009, 10:33AM
“do what the police do ride in pairs .safety in numbers..”
by Pogo the Clown, .
Tuesday, July 07 2009, 10:29AM
“Seriously, another cyclist story? Is there some BEP web editor with a fetish or something?
Actually, I wish I hadn't said that. eww.”
by Driver!, Bristol
Tuesday, July 07 2009, 10:00AM
“What was he doing cycling on the path? If I drove on the path it would be different.”
by Neil, Southmead
Tuesday, July 07 2009, 9:01AM
“We need to consider what it is about our society that produces gangs of kids prepared to carry out acts mugging.
It seems to me that most youth desire respect from their peers.
The problem is that respect is often confused with fear and intimidation. These people are basically trying to show bravado in front of their mates to get 'respect'. The problem is that it isn't respect, it's fear
and intimidation.
We need to educate so that these kids know the difference.
Respect is earnt. Having people fear you is not the same at all.
I hope you can see what I'm getting at. Maybe someone else can describe this more eloquently than I can.”
by David, Bristol
Tuesday, July 07 2009, 8:45AM
“Moan moan moan moan moan moan.
MOAN.
Are you seriously suggesting that ALL paths and roads and alleyways etc etc should be policed at ALL times of the day, Fat? And where do you suppose all the money to pay for the extra police will come from? You'd moan just as much about a tax increase.
BE REALISTIC.”