“This crime made me fear for my life… I have a huge fear of riding my bike now on open roads in the UK as this could happen again at any time” Machete-wielding bikejacker who attacked pro cyclist in Richmond Park sentenced to 12 months cycling
As the police investigated the bikejacking, two further violent robberies took place in the Richmond Park area the following Monday.
A comprehensive CCTV trawl by the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Venice team led to the identification of a 15-year-old boy as the key suspect. Despite searching several addresses a week later, the police were unable to find him or the other attackers. Clothing later found at properties linked to the suspect matched the descriptions provided by the victims, while his phone contained an image of Richardson’s stolen custom-built bike leaning against a wall near the park, taken just minutes after the attack.
Speaking after the sentencing, Richardson, who now rides for the UK-based Saint Piran team, described the lasting impact the attack has had on both him and his family.“This crime made me fear for my life; I thought I could be murdered at that moment and it continues to cause feelings of anxiety, stress, sleepless nights and a fear to my family’s safety to the point we have hired overnight security at our property on more than one occasion,” the 32-year-old said.
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