Armed police deployed after e-bike theft in Swindon

Image source, Geograph/Martin Norman

Image caption, The victim has his electric bike stolen at the skate park, police said

Armed police were deployed in Swindon on Monday evening after a man had his electric bike stolen.

The victim was reportedly threatened by three men - some of which were armed - at Rivermead Skate Park, shortly after 18:00BST.

After stealing the bike, the men made off towards the underpass in the direction of Asda, police said.

Wiltshire Police deployed armed officers and a helicopter to the scene and "conducted extensive" searches.

It said that enquiries are continuing and anyone with information should contact the force.

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