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Cyclist attacked by moped riders | Cyclist attacked by moped riders |
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A female cyclist was left with life-threatening injuries after being knocked off her bike and robbed in London. | A female cyclist was left with life-threatening injuries after being knocked off her bike and robbed in London. |
The woman, in her 20's, was attacked and had her belongings snatched by moped riders in Harrow Road, west London, on Saturday afternoon. | The woman, in her 20's, was attacked and had her belongings snatched by moped riders in Harrow Road, west London, on Saturday afternoon. |
She suffered head injuries and was taken to hospital where her condition is described as life-threatening. | |
Police believe there may have been more than two attackers on the mopeds. | Police believe there may have been more than two attackers on the mopeds. |
They have yet to identify the woman who is white, aged between 18 and 20, about 5ft 3ins , with dark brown, shoulder-length hair. | They have yet to identify the woman who is white, aged between 18 and 20, about 5ft 3ins , with dark brown, shoulder-length hair. |
She was wearing a silver ring with a blue stone on her left hand, and had been riding a purple mountain bike. | She was wearing a silver ring with a blue stone on her left hand, and had been riding a purple mountain bike. |
The robbery took place as she rode towards Paddington police station at about 1205 GMT. | The robbery took place as she rode towards Paddington police station at about 1205 GMT. |
Police are appealing for witnesses. | Police are appealing for witnesses. |