Police appeal for witnesses after an assault on a cyclist in York
The victim was knocked off their bike and punched on Holgate Road
Police are appealing for information following an assault on a cyclist in York.
The incident happened at around 9:40am on Thursday 7th March on Holgate Road and it involved three men.
The victim, who was riding a yellow bike, was knocked off it by a man before being punched several times in the head. As a result, the cyclist sustained facial and head injuries and required hospital treatment.
Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident as it happened at a busy time of day and there were a number of people that stopped to help.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12240041331.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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