Kade Cox, 20, has been jailed for 10 years after launching a brutal machete attack on a biker in broad daylight.
Cox and two other masked individuals were caught on CCTV forcing a biker to crash into a wall on Melrose Avenue, in Sale, on April 17 last year. As the man fell to the ground, the group launched a violent attack, during which one repeatedly hit him with a machete.
Despite attempting to hold on, the group stole his electric bike and fled. The victim was left with a number of serious injuries including a severe laceration to his thumb and cuts to his face.
CCTV investigation links Cox to multiple thefts
Cox, who was identified through an extensive CCTV trawl, was also found to be involved in three other thefts or attempted thefts of motorbikes and electric bikes between April and July 2025.
Including the attack, the group were involved in stealing two motorbikes from a shed in Leigh on June 4. They were found to have broken into a garage in Tyldesley and stealing another three bikes including an electric bike on July 19. They were also involved in forcing entry to a garage in Leigh but left empty-handed on discovering there were no motorbikes inside on July 25.
Sentence and police response
Cox, of Walker Road, was jailed for 10 years after previously pleading guilty to robbery, burglary with intent to steal and a further two counts of burglary where bikes were stolen during both incidents. He must serve at least seven-and-a-half years before he will be released.
Senior Investigating Officer PC Richard Kelsall of GMP Wigan’s Neighbourhood team said: “This was a horrific attack which left a victim with significant injuries. Kade Cox alongside two others looked to incite fear and violence through any means possible just so they could steal an electric bike.
“This was a sustained and targeted series of thefts and burglaries, one of which left a victim with significant injuries. I would particularly like to note the courage of the victim who has bravely supported this investigation and continued to throughout sentencing.
“Through extensive CCTV enquiries, officers were able to link four separate offences and identified Cox as being involved throughout.
“We hope this sentence demonstrates our determination to pursue offenders who target our communities and commit violent offences for their own personal gain.”
