Cyclist seriously injured after being struck with baseball bat in 2.30am robbery

The 28-year-old victim was left seriously injured and required hospital surgery while the attackers fled with his wallet, bank cards and cash

A cyclist has been seriously injured after being struck with a baseball bat during a robbery.

The violent incident took place in Telford, Shropshire, at around 2.30am on Saturday, March 29.

The victim - a 28-year-old man - was attacked by three unknown suspects on Silkin Way footpath, near Randlay pool and Telford Town Park.

He was knocked from his bicycle before being hit around the head with what was thought to be a baseball bat.

The men fled the area after stealing his wallet, bank cards and cash.

The cyclist needed hospital treatment due to his injuries.

He's now recovering at home, with police issuing an appeal to find the attackers.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Officers investigating a robbery in Telford are appealing for information after a man was left with serious injuries.

"On Saturday (29 March), around 2.30am, a man was assaulted by three unknown men on the Silkin Way footpath by Randlay pool near to Telford Town Park

"The men knocked the victim from his bicycle and hit him over the head with what was believed to be a baseball bat.

"They stole his bag containing his wallet, bank cards and cash. They then fled the area.

"The victim, a 28-year-old man, needed hospital treatment and surgery due to his injuries. He is now recovering at home.

"Anyone with information, or who witnessed the incident, is asked to contact DC Gemma Pagan on gemma.pagan@westmercia.police.uk or by calling 01952 214689."