Police hunt cyclist alleged to have punched Lexus

Tuesday 06 March 2018

Police are hunting a cyclist alleged to have “punched” the bonnet of a Lexus in an apparent fit of “road rage”.

The alleged incident occurred near local pub Chambers on Mulcaster Street at around 17:50 on Friday.

Police said that the reported “punch” occurred following an altercation between the cyclist – a male believed to be around 25 years old – and the driver of the silver car.

Pictured: The alleged altercation was said to have occurred shortly before 18:00 last Friday 2 March. (Google Maps)

The cyclist, who was wearing a dark hooded top, was then said to have hit the bonnet of the car, causing damage to it.

Police are treating the incident as “road rage” and are now asking anyone who may have witnessed it to come forward by calling 612612 or speaking anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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