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Officers are appealing for two key witnesses to come forward following an attempted robbery in Braunstone.

The incident happened at around 11.10pm on Friday July 18, 2008 as the 18-year-old victim was cycling home along Gallards Hill towards Meadwell Road.

As he approached the junction with Pollard Road, he saw three youths walking towards him. They stopped in front of him and one of them punched him whilst the other two attempted to steal his bike.

A man and woman who were nearby intervened to assist the victim and the youths ran off.

They have been described as white, aged around 16-years-old and about 6ft tall. They were all wearing hooded tops, one of which was cream.

The victim received cuts and bruises during the incident.

Detective Constable Matthew Harrison, who is investigating the incident, said: "This incident has left the victim very shaken and is thankful to the man and woman who assisted him in keeping his bike and not being assaulted further.

"We are appealing to this man and woman to come forward as they could be vital witnesses.  We would ask they contact me directly or if they don't want to speak to the police they can speak anonymously with Crimestoppers with any information they have."

"We would also urge anyone else who was in the area at the time, and may have seen the incident, to contact the police."

Anyone with information is asked to contact DC 770 Matthew Harrison on (Leicester) 0116 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for the police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 0770. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

*Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.

Issued on 22/07/08 at 15:16 Crime reference number: CH/05606/08-7

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