Nottinghamshire Police release footage of a van passenger pushing a cyclist on the road
The force described it as a 'despicable random attack'
Nottinghamshire Police have released footage of what they're calling a despicable random attack where a cyclist is pushed off their bike by a van passenger.
The man on the bike had been on his way to work when he was pushed to the ground by a man reaching out of a moving van - he did suffer minor injuries as a result.
Information on the incident which took place in March this year has only now been made available as officers are looking to speak to the man in the clip.
The victim was cycling along Nottingham Road, in Toton, when he was assaulted by a passenger hanging out of the window of a silver Peugeot van.
He suffered facial injuries, bruising to his arms and legs and a swollen knee following the incident.
The handlebars, brake levers, and rear axle of his bike were also damaged.
The force investigating say officers have already explored several lines of inquiry, including inquiries relating to the van driver and registered keeper.
They are now in a position to release the footage to aid them with their inquiries into the assault which happened at 4am on Saturday 9 March 2024.
PC Jon Lingard, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“This was a nasty unprovoked assault on a man cycling to work. It’s fortunate that he didn’t sustain more serious injuries following this despicable random attack.
“We are now in a position to release this footage as part of our investigation and would ask that anyone who recognises the man pictured to get in touch. We’d also ask that he contacts us if he sees this appeal.”