Police looking for two men in connection with assault on cyclist

Thursday, 2 September 2021 at 15:57

A 33 year-old-man was allegedly knocked off his bicycle by a van, then assaulted by the driver and passenger.

Warwickshire Police has released a CCTV image of two men that officers would like to speak to in connection with an assault that took place in Bedworth on 23 August at approximately 12.45pm.

It is alleged that following an incident whereby a 33 year-old-man was knocked off his bicycle by a van, the victim was then followed by 2 men – thought to be the driver and passenger of the van – to the junction of Park Road and Coventry Road, where he was assaulted.

Police Constable George Carvey said "While no arrests have been made as yet our enquiries are ongoing.

"We are keen to speak to the two males pictured as we believe they have information which could assist with the investigation.

"We are appealing for witnesses and those with information that can help us to identify the men to report this through our website or by calling 101, quoting incident number 172 of 23 August."

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