Newcastle – Knife and Sur-Ron seized after attempted motorbike robbery

The incident, which took place at The Gate in Newcastle just before 1am on Tuesday, August 4, was reported to police who said two men were using bolt cutters to try to steal a motorbike from a car park.

As the suspects attempted to leave the car park onto Stowell Street with the vehicle, two members of the public confronted them and were allegedly assaulted.

Northumbria Police confirmed on Tuesday (August 4) that they had “two people in the cells – and seized a Sur-Ron bike and a weapon” thanks to officers acting swiftly and “two brave people who intervened.”

Police seized a Sur-Ron bike. (Image: Northumbria Police)

The two men who confronted them, who were in their 30s and 40s, managed to detain the suspects until officers arrived.

Bradley Wallace, 19, of Fenton Walk, Newcastle, has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a bladed article, going equipped for theft, dangerous driving, and driving without insurance.

One of the suspects was found to be in possession of a knife. (Image: Northumbria Police)

Max Snowdon, 21, of Ridley Gardens, Gateshead, has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, driving otherwise in accordance with a licence, and driving without insurance.

A Sur-Ron bike was seized at the scene, and one of the suspects was found with a knife.

It was reported two men were using bolt cutters to break a lock attached to a motorbike. (Image: Northumbria Police)

The stolen vehicle was returned to its owner.

Mr Snowdon has been released on bail ahead of his next appearance at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, August 19.

Mr Wallace appeared before the same court on Wednesday, August 5, and was given conditional bail until his next court appearance.