Two robbers dragged a man from his bike and threatened to stab him in Reading.

They stole a phone, bank cards and the black bicycle from the victim, who was aged in his fifties.

Wearing blue disposable facemasks, two men had approached the victim while he was cycling through Palmer Park at 7pm yesterday (March 27).

The offenders are both described as white men, aged in their mid to late 20s with skinny builds and both around 5ft 8ins in height.

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Both had dirty, short, light-coloured hair and were wearing dark coloured clothing and baseball caps.

One was on a bicycle while the other was one foot when they approached the victim.

The man suffered a minor back injury as a result of the attack, but he did not require any hospital treatment.

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Investigating officer PC Sophie Connor, based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing to anybody who was in the area of Palmer Park on Sunday and believes that they witnessed this incident to please contact Thames Valley Police.

“You can do so by calling 101, or by making a report online, quoting reference number 43220133114.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can all the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”