Man attacked and robbed while riding e-bike in New Castle, police say

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NEW CASTLE, DEL. — Delaware State Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that left a man injured after he was attacked while riding his electric bicycle on South Dupont Highway Monday night.

The incident occurred around 9:18 p.m. near Beaverbrook Plaza, when an unknown white Nissan sedan stopped in front of the victim. Two suspects exited the vehicle and struck the victim with a metal pipe, then stole various personal items before fleeing in the vehicle.

The victim sustained minor injuries.

The suspects are described as a white male and a black male. No surveillance footage is currently available, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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