Cyclist cut in face after being hit with a bottle

He was riding with his family in Wimborne when they passed a group of people

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 16th Aug 2022

A cyclist has been cut in the face after being hit with a bottle in Wimborne.

The incident happened at around 9.30pm on Saturday 6 August.

The local man – aged in his 40s – was cycling in Lewens Lane with family.

As the group crossed a narrow part of the pavement, they passed a large group of people.

It is reported that the male cyclist was assaulted by a number of men from the group. During the incident, the victim was hit with a bottle and sustained a laceration on his face.

A member of the public intervened and the offenders left in the direction of Leigh Road.

Police Constable Kelly Cole, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed what happened to please come forward.

“I would also ask motorists to please check their dashcam for any relevant footage as this incident occurred on a busy road.”

How to contact Dorset Police

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220127862.

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