Sussex Police are appealing for information after a 21-year-old man was hit by a motorcycle in Park Road, Burgess Hill. He suffered a dislocated shoulder and cuts and bruises in the incident at around 5.15pm on Monday 12 October.
Police said he had tried to intervene after recognising the motorcycle as stolen. The force published the appeal on Tuesday 27 October and asked anyone with information to call 101, quoting serial 766 of 13/10.
What police say happened in Park Road
Sussex Police said it is believed two young men were riding the motorcycle at the time, in convoy with a moped that was also ridden by two young men. Police said all four were wearing tracksuits and face coverings.
The force is treating the incident as an assault. An investigation is under way to identify those involved and to trace the stolen motorcycle.
The stolen motorcycle and moped
Police described the stolen motorcycle as a BMW G 310 Z with a black, silver and white body and a gold front wheel fork. The photo released by Sussex Police shows the machine.
The moped, which was also stolen, has been seized, police said.
How to help
Sussex Police asked anyone with relevant information, or dashcam footage that could support the investigation, to contact police on 101 and quote serial 766 of 13/10.
ImJustBrighton note. Burgess Hill is in Mid Sussex, about 9 miles north of Brighton. If you have information and prefer not to speak to police, the independent charity Crimestoppers takes reports anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always call 999.
Sussex Police made a similar request for dashcam footage after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in Chichester on 18 October. Read our report on the Chichester B2178 crash appeal, and find more in our police appeal coverage.
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