Teenage cyclist suffers head injuries during suspected road rage incident in Gloucester

It happened on Tuesday evening (16 March)

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Author: Grace McGachyPublished 21st Mar 2021

Police are looking for witnesses after a teenage cyclist suffered head injuries during a suspected road rage incident in Gloucester.

It happened at around 8:20pm on Tuesday evening (16 March) as the 17 year old was riding through the tunnel on Tuffley Lane, Tuffley.

He was approached by a blue car travelling in the opposite direction, once it had driven past they turned their vehicle around and followed the teenager.

The cyclist fled down Brookthorpe Close where it is believed three men exited the blue car and assaulted him.

He suffered numerous face and head injuries including fractures and was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.

Gloucestershire Police are now appealing for anyone with dashcam footage who was in these areas at that time to contact them.

Officers are also keen to hear from anyone living in Tuffley Lane or Brookthorpe Close who may have CCTV including doorbell footage.

Police say they have been carrying out house to house enquiries and would like to hear from anyone with information.

You can contact Gloucestershire Police by completing a form online or via 101 using incident reference 401 of 18 March.