Warning for cyclists after man garrotted by rope in woods in Thetford
Police have issued a warning after a cyclist was left with 'extensive lacerations' to his neck by a rope strung between two trees in woods in Thetford.
Last updated 29th Aug 2020
A 25 year-old man was injured after cycling through the wood on Edinburgh Way on Monday 24th August.
Police say they've also been made aware of wood containing nails that has been placed at head height down the alleyways from Edinburgh Way and Durham Way used by cyclists.
PC Nik Harris said: "We are concerned as these throughways are sometimes used by cyclists on their to and from work.
"We do not know why the rope and wood has been put in place but it may be in attempt to discourage cyclists and bikers.
"We would ask you report anti-social behaviour in the areas to police rather than take matters into your own hands if this is the case.
"Although we know these routes are not strictly meant for cyclists or bikers, we do not want to find people are being seriously injured."
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact PC Nik Harris on 101 quoting crime reference 36/60081/20.