A CYCLIST has been knocked off his bike while another victim was struck with a baseball bat in separate incidents, that police believe are linked.

The first robbery took place on Monday, May 29 between 8.30pm and 8.45pm on a footpath at the rear of Moon Moat School, Redditch.

The victim was approached from behind by three men and struck with an object, believed to be a baseball bat, which knocked him unconscious.

The suspects then stole a vape and left the scene, but it is not known in which direction they went.

The suspects are believed to be male, all were wearing dark clothing and balaclavas.

The second incident took place the following day (Tuesday, May 30) at around 10am on Blackwell Road, Barnt Green.

The victim was cycling before being knocked off their bike by a purple Ford Fiesta.

Two men, who were wearing dark clothing and had their faces covered, then got out of the car and chased the victim.

One of the men was believed to be carrying a baseball bat and nothing stolen on this occasion.

Officers investigating the two incidents believe they may be linked and are asking for the public’s help.

Anyone in the area at the time of either incident is asked to email DC Shelley Punshon on 101 ext 773 2145 quoting incident number 126i of May 30, 2023.