Gang robs people of e-scooters and bikes at park

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Police are investigating reports of eight robberies in under three hours (stock image)

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A group of men has robbed e-scooters and bikes from people at a park, police have said.

Officers are investigating eight reports of robberies at Northampton Racecourse happening between 03:00 and 05:30 on Sunday.

A group of between three and six men stole various items, including the e-scooters and bikes.

The suspects were described as being aged between 18 and early 20s and were said to all be wearing dark or grey clothing.

Northamptonshire Police said it carried out additional patrols of the area on Sunday and overnight following the incidents.

The force appealed for anyone with information, including CCTV and dashcam footage, to get in touch.

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