A 25-year-old man was slashed across the face with a knife by a gang of robbers on a busy road, in broad daylight.
Police said numerous vehicles swerved to avoid the incident, near the Newport roundabout, Middlesbrough, but no-one stopped. Five young cyclists attacked the man, who is from Billingham, and stole his mobile phone and wallet.
The incident happened at about 1.20pm on Sunday. Police are appealing for witnesses to call them on (01642) 303126.
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