Police are appealing for witnesses to come forwards after a 38–year old–woman
was assaulted by a man as she cycled along a path in Lancaster.
The
assault took place between 6pm and 6.15pm on Thursday 8th August on Carr House Lane, near to
the Piccadilly garage, when an unknown man has grabbed at the woman’s arm
and pulled her off
her bike before starting to kick her bike.
The victim kicked out at the man in self-defence and the man then walked off.
The
offender is described as a white man, aged late 40’s to early 50’s, 5ft
7 to 5ft 8 tall with short grey hair and glasses. He was wearing a
suit with a blue shirt
and tie and was carrying a rucksack.
PC
Byrony Fell said: “This was an unprovoked assault which has left the
victim with bruising to her arm. I’d appeal to anybody that was in the
area at the time of
the incident that witnessed anything that could assist with our
investigation to come forward and call 101.
“I’d
also appeal directly to the man involved to contact police so we can
establish the circumstances of exactly what has happened.”
People
with information can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers
anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on-line at Crimestoppers-uk.org. No
personal details
are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to
court.