Transpennine Route Caution

On Thursday 18th June I was riding from Liverpool eastwards along the route and came across some youths, all dressed in black with face coverings.  It was a warm summer's morning around 11am, so they were somewhat inappropriately dressed for the conditions.  They had with them and e-bike.  I am from a law enforcement background so was immediately concerned about them following me with a view to being robbed. 

Their attire and the e-bike fits descriptions of the Modus Operandi used to rob cyclists.

Their exact location was just before the Silver Jubilee bridge Widnes in a seating area where they were smoking weed, which was probably why I wasn't followed. 

Just for you to be aware.