Four men in balaclavas stole an e-bike at knifepoint in Corby last night.

Police say a man riding a bike was stopped by four men wearing balaclavas in Grantham Walk on the Lincoln Estate in Corby late last night (Thursday, November 5).

The men then threatened him with a knife and assaulted him before leaving with the bike between 9.45pm and 10.10pm.

The stolen bicycle is described as a white and black CALI electric mountain bike, fitted with front suspension forks, off-road tyres and an integrated battery.

Grantham Walk, Corby, where a knifepoint robbery took place last night.

placeholder image — Grantham Walk, Corby, where a knifepoint robbery took place last night.

Three of the offenders were wearing all black and balaclavas. The fourth was wearing black joggers and a grey fur-lined puffa jacket.

Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, saw the offenders before or after the robbery, or has relevant CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage, to get in touch.

Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO or crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information. Quote incident number 26000685558 when providing any information.