Motorcyclist allegedly threatened with machete in Warwick

By Nadia Sayed 6th Oct 2026

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Local News by Nadia Sayed 6th Oct 2026

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Warwick Police seek witnesses to a knifepoint robbery on 5 October, which saw a rider allegedly threatened with a machete. (image via SWNS)

Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported knifepoint robbery in Warwick yesterday (5 October).

The incident happened at around 4.45 pm when a motorbike rider was reportedly approached at traffic lights in St Johns Court by two riders on another motorbike.

The two suspects allegedly threatened the rider with a machete before taking his helmet and making off.

Warwick Police has asked anyone who witnessed the incident or has CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.

Officers are progressing an investigation.

Warwick Police shared: "If you saw anything or can help us with our investigation, particularly if you have dashcam footage, contact us on 101 or through our web reporting tool citing Incident 271 of 5 October."

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