Several McDonald's delivery drivers were allegedly held up by knifemen who stole a bicycle before fleeing the scene at North East restaurant.  

Police are appealing for information following the incident at the McDonald’s on Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, on Thursday. 

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Officers are seeking the victim and witnesses to a robbery outside of McDonald’s on Linthorpe Road at around 5:50pm on Thursday 15th August.

"Several delivery drivers were waiting outside of McDonald’s when they were approached by two men who threatened the delivery drivers with a knife, then stole a pedal bike.

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"A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this incident, and released on bail whilst enquiries continue."

Officers are asking the victim and witnesses to the incident to call 101 quoting reference SE24157079.