Staffordshire Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to after a motorcyclist was threatened with a taser-style device in Tamworth. The incident occurred in Haltonlea, Wilnecote, at approximately 8.15pm on Thursday 20 August. The victim, who was riding a motorbike in a park at the time, was not injured during the ordeal, a police spokesperson confirmed.
Details of the incident
The victim was riding his motorbike in a park in Haltonlea, Wilnecote, when another man threatened him with a taser-style device, according to Staffordshire Police. The force has stated that the victim was not injured, and officers are now appealing for information as part of their ongoing enquiries.
Police have released a picture of a man they believe may have information about the incident. In a statement, a spokesperson for the force said: "We are releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to after another man was threatened with a taser-style device in Tamworth."
Police appeal for information
The spokesperson added: "At 8.15pm yesterday (Thursday 20 August), a man was riding a motorbike in a park in Haltonlea, Wilnecote, when a man threatened him with a taser-style device. The victim was not injured. We are hoping to speak to the man pictured as part of our ongoing enquiries."
Anyone who recognises the man or has any other information that could assist the investigation is urged to come forward. Police have asked members of the public to contact them via 101, quoting incident number 126 of 21 August, or by using the Live Chat facility on their website.
How to provide information
Alternatively, witnesses or anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. The appeal comes as officers continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, which took place in the Wilnecote area of Tamworth on the evening of 20 August.
No further details about the suspect or the victim have been released at this stage, and the investigation remains ongoing.
