Machete-wielding youths steal bike in robbery near Tameside primary school

NewsGreater Manchester NewsTamesideOne of the offenders was carrying a large machete18:13, 02 Aug 2026An investigation has been launched after a 17-year-old boy was robbed at knifepoint in Ashton-under-Lyne. Officers were called to reports of the incident on Norman Road near Broadoak Oasis Primary School on Saturday (August 1).‌According to Greater Manchester Police, the robbery occurred at around 3.40pm. Police say that three suspects approached the teenager and stole his bicycle. One of the assailants was carrying a large machete, according to reports.‌It is understood the offenders made off along a footpath connecting Norman Road, Hall Road and Pollitt Avenue. The bike has been found after it was dumped in Cedar Park. The incident has been treated as isolated.‌Click here to get the bigg