For the latest Stockport news sign up to the MyStockport newsletter here A man has been left injured after fighting off thugs who tried to steal his bike on a canal underpass.
The incident happened under the M60 underpass on the River Mersey canal path which runs from Stockport Pyramid towards East Didsbury.
Two men wearing dark clothing 'forcibly' tried to steal the victim's bike. But police said he fought back, leaving the men with injuries to their faces.
The victim was also injured in the struggle. Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident - which happened at around 5.30pm on Tuesday - to come forward.
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