Attempted robbery on woman on her motorbike in Scunthorpe

She was left unhurt

Attempted robbery on woman on her motorbike in Scunthorpe
Author: Andy MarshPublished 16th Jan 2024

Police are looking into reports of an attempted robbery in Scunthorpe where 2 men tried to force a woman off her motorbike several times.

2 men on motorbikes approached her on Ashby High Street on December 28th.

Officers have only just released the information.

She managed to get to safety.

Police hoping witnesses will come forward

The woman was on her white, black and orange Honda CBR motorbike at approximately 9pm at the time.

The incident began near to the Malt Shovel pub and continued along Ashby High Street, Messingham Road and into Bottesford. Thankfully, the woman sought safety and was uninjured.

Police say: We would appeal to anyone who has information or has CCTV or dashcam footage that may assist with our enquiries to please contact us on our non-emergency number 101 quoting investigation reference 23*183333.

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