Two cyclists were assaulted after a gang of youths gathered on a cycle path in York.
It happened on Wednesday, 30 October on the Foss Islands Cycle Track near its junction with Fifth Avenue.
Two separate cyclists were pushed off their bikes.
Incident location
The first assault was at about 6.46pm and the second assault was at about 10.40pm.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Neither victim required medical treatment but were understandably shaken after the assault.
“In both cases, a group of approximately ten youths have been described as being present and a single member from that group being responsible for the assault.”
The suspect youth is described as
- a white male
- about 16 years old
- wearing dark sports clothing.
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
Police issued this advice for cyclists: “Members of the public using the cycle track particularly in the hours of darkness are encouraged to have bright cycle lights so they can see down the tracks and if possible inform somebody of their route and expected arrival times at a destination.”
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 1864 Wilding
- Email PC Wilding here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12240198548
