Man threatened with hammer in motorbike robbery

Two people have been threatened with weapons during robberies in Nottinghamshire, police have said.

A man was allegedly threatened with a hammer outside The Griffin, Plumtree, in Main Road, Plumtree, at about 12:45 BST on Monday when his motorcycle was taken by three masked people.

A second man reported having his bicycle taken at knifepoint near the Nottingham Knight Island at 14:17.

Officers said they were linking these with the theft of a motorbike and moped in the area and appealed for witnesses.

Police said a motorbike was reported missing from a car park in Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford, on Saturday evening and believe it was then used in the hammer robbery.

Shortly after 14:00 on Monday, a group of three people were reportedly trying to steal a moped on Hound Road, West Bridgford.

The moped was later recovered nearby, police said.

A short time later, officers said they spotted a motorcycle in the area, being ridden by three people, and pursued it as far as The Meadows.

Detectives said they were analysing CCTV footage and carrying out other inquiries.

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