Appeal after cyclist seriously hurt in attack

View of Aylestone Road close to Richmond Avenue in Leicester with a police cordon and officers in the backgroundImage source, Leicester Media Online
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Emergency services were called to Aylestone Road, close to Richmond Avenue, in Leicester on 9 July

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Officers have appealed for witnesses and video footage after a cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries in Leicester.

The man in his 60s was cycling along Aylestone Road, near Richmond Avenue, at about 08:45 BST on 9 July when it is reported he was assaulted by another person, Leicestershire Police said.

The force said the suspect was riding an e-bike or e-scooter. It has appealed for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact officers.

Police said the person they are looking for carried on riding along Aylestone Road, Cavendish Road and then Saffron Lane following the incident.

The injured man has since been discharged from hospital, the force added.

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