Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Oxford last night.
A man was cycling along Marsh Lane cycle track shortly before 9pm when two men stood in his way.
One asked him for a cigarette so he handed over some tobacco. As he did this one of the men assaulted him while the other told him to hand over his wallet.
Det Sgt Kevin Parson, of Oxford’s Robbery Team, said: “The victim refused to hand over his wallet and fought both the men off. He got back on his bike and rode away.
“I appeal to anyone who saw two men acting suspiciously in this area last night to contact police immediately.”
Anyone with information that could assist police enquiries is urged to contact Det Sgt Parsons via the Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police and don’t want to leave your name contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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