Bracknell

Bracknell Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Easthampstead, Bracknell, yesterday (25/2).

At about 5.45pm, a 35-year-old man was cycling along South Hill Road. As he approached the exit from the car park of Bracknell Sports Centre, two young men walked past and one of them punched him in the face, causing him to fall off his bike.

The two men demanded money from the cyclist, but he shouted for help and they walked away towards Reeds Hill without taking anything.

The cyclist sustained a cut to his mouth, which required hospital treatment.

The two offenders are both white, aged about 19, of average height, with short cropped dark hair. They were wearing white hooded tops and blue denim jeans.

Bracknell PC Richard Probert, investigating officer, said: “This incident happened during the height of the rush hour, when there was a lot of traffic in the area, and I am appealing for anyone who saw anything to come forward and assist with my investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Probert on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, please call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

Thames Valley Police ~ Bracknell