A man was left bloodied after being attacked by bike thieves armed with a knife. 

Officers were called to Old Palace Road in the Heigham Grove area of Norwich at around 5.09pm on Saturday after a man was attacked while having his electric bike stolen. 

The victim suffered a knife wound to the head and was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged.

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Officers recovered the bike a short while later in nearby Langley Walk.

Police enquiries led officers to arrest two men in their 30s later that evening in connection with the incident.

They were both taken to Aylsham Police Station where they were questioned on suspicion of robbery and wounding with intent.

One man was released under investigation and the other was released on bail.