Cyclist suffers facial injuries in failed robbery attempt

A cyclist suffered serious facial injuries during an attempted robbery in Hull.

The 29-year-old man was cycling along the track that runs between Beverley Road and Dover Street, close to the junction with Park Road, when he was approached and assaulted from behind.

There was a struggle, where the suspect allegedly tried to take the victim’s bike but was not successful. The suspect then ran away.

It happened at around 5pm on Friday May 19 and Humberside Police are asking for any witnesses to contact them on 101 quoting crime reference 2272988 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.