A 19-year-old takeaway delivery driver was deliberately knocked off his bike in Leeds and had to be taken to hospital for serious injuries, say police, after being chased by masked men on scooters.
The teen was rushed to Leeds General Infirmary by a member of the public after being found seriously injured in Oldfield Lane, Wortley. Police were told at 9.34pm on Saturday (March 25).
The teen had received skull and facial fractures after being knocked off his electric bike near to the junction with Roseneath Street. His injuries were not considered life-threatening and he is continuing to receive treatment in hospital.
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A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police recounted the disturbing events, they said: "Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances, but it appears the victim was deliberately knocked off his bike by two suspects on a motor scooter.
"He had been approached by the suspects, who were masked and dressed in black clothing, at about 9pm on the footbridge between Whitehall Road and Wortley Recreation Ground as he was on his way to deliver a takeaway.
"They demanded his electric bike, but he refused and rode off pursued by the suspects across Wortley Recreation Ground before one of the males struck him from behind causing him to lose consciousness and collide with a wall."
Anyone who witnessed any part of the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Leeds District Crime Team via 101 quoting crime reference 13230168515 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
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