Masked robbers brandished a machete and threatened a pair of cyclists while trying steal a bike from them.
Detectives are investigating the shocking incident, which was reported at 1.45pm on Monday. A Cheshire Police spokeswoman said a woman and a man were cycling along Whitchurch Way in Halton Lodge when two men on an off-road electric bike began to follow them.
As the cyclists reached Cranage Close, the two balaclava-clad pursuers "kicked out at them". The spokeswoman said the pillion passenger on the e-bike pulled out a “bladed weapon” - described as a "machete" - and threatened them, but the victims fled deeper into Halton Lodge.
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They didn’t see which way the suspects headed.
The attempted robber riding the off-road bike was described as wearing all black including a soft-shell jacket with the hood up and Balaclava.
His passenger was wearing black trousers, a blue rain jacket, and balaclava.
The bike was a Sur-Ron electric off-road bike in red, white and black.
Officers supported by the police helicopter searched the area but were unable to identify the suspects.
DC Paul Cullen said: “I’d urge anyone with information or any CCTV or dashcam which may help with our enquiries to contact us so that we can find those responsible.
“I’d also like to reassure residents that this is an isolated incident, and we hadn’t had any other similar reports of this nature.”
Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via the website quoting IML 1531740.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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