Three teenage boys had been arrested this week in Bristol, south west England, after a collection of assaults on cyclists within the metropolis earlier this month.
13 incidents have been recognized by the police, all involving two or three riders on one moped pushing or making an attempt to push cyclists off bikes, with the incidents occurring between 3-7 December. No new reviews have emerged since then.
In response to Avon and Somerset Police, most escaped with grazes and bruising, however one man broke his collarbone and a lady broke fingers after being assaulted. The assaults largely occurred on Feeder Highway, in south east Bristol.
A girl was additionally sexually assaulted by males on a moped in Netham Park within the east of town on the similar time.
A press launch from the police on Wednesday learn: “Two boys aged 16 and 14 had been arrested final week and are on police bail whereas the investigation continues. A 15-year-old boy arrested earlier this week can also be on police bail.
“For those who’ve witnessed an incident, or have related dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage, please name 101 and quote the reference quantity 5224321329.”
On the Bristol Cyclists Fb group earlier this month, one bike owner wrote: “I obtained pushed off my bike tonight by 2 individuals all in black on a moped. They didn’t cease, I heard them laughing as they rode off.
“I’m alright, simply obtained cuts and bruises. It was on Cattle Market Highway/Feeder Highway, on the Movement aspect of the tunnel.
“Have reported to Police. Posting right here as I see a fellow bike owner was equally assaulted simply over per week in the past on Feeder Highway. PLEASE watch out on this space or take into account a detour for those who can.”
A colleague of the person who broke his collarbone informed Bristol information web site Bristol 24/7: “They tried to get me first however I wasn’t going too quick and put my foot down however my colleague who was about 50m forward wasn’t so fortunate.
“I’m eager to make sure as many individuals who cycle in Bristol have data of this and may be vigilant and assist to make sure the police are taking this significantly.”
It’s not the primary time that individuals have reportedly pushed individuals off bikes “for enjoyable”. Prior to now this has been linked to social media stunts.
Final yr in France two males had been handed suspended sentences for pushing riders off their bikes within the south west of the nation. In November, we reported on the story of Charlie Moloney, who suffered concussion after being assaulted by a van’s passenger.
