By JORDANA SEAL, NEWS REPORTER Published: 23:38 BST, 7 October 2025 | Updated: 23:56 BST, 7 October 2025
A bare-chested thug faced 'instant karma' after fleeing the police on a stolen e-bike.Connor Wilson viciously attacked the owner of the bike and snatched it to go on a joyride around a peaceful suburb in South Tyneside.Moments later he rammed the stolen vehicle headfirst into an unmarked police car.Wilson attempted to hop off the bike and run away.However, he was quickly surrounded by two more police cars and an officer chased after him. The topless thief was seen standing with a group of men before striking the victim about six times and stealing his bag which contained £300 on July 24. Wilson later claimed he had sold the bike to the person he attacked but he failed to pay him. Wilson was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court to 28 months in prison with a 12 month road ban once he is released. Connor Wilson viciously attacked the owner of the bike and snatched it to go on a joyride around a peaceful suburb in South TynesideDuring sentencing at Newcastle Crown Court, Judge Carolyn Scott said his behaviour was 'nothing more than violent thuggery'.She said: 'This was a violent attack by you which was completely unprovoked and witnessed by members of the public. 'I've heard what you say about why you did what you did.'You say the bike had been yours and the complainant had not paid you for it. Whatever the position, you attacking someone in the manner you did and taking the bag and other belongings, is not the way matters of conflict are to be dealt with.'
