Police Seek Witnesses After Separate Assaults on Cyclists in Edinburgh, Kent
Police Seek Witnesses After Separate Assaults on Cyclists in Edinburgh, Kent

Police Seek Witnesses After Separate Assaults on Cyclists in Edinburgh, Kent

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Police in Kent are investigating an incident where a man in his 30s, stranded with a broken-down motorcycle, was aggressively targeted by a silver Ford Fiesta driven erratically by a 56-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of assault and driving under the influence. The motorcyclist was unharmed, and police are seeking witnesses, especially a man who protected the victim by parking his car in front of him. Separately, in Edinburgh, a 46-year-old cyclist was seriously assaulted by an unknown individual riding an off-road dirt bike along the Blackhall Cycle Path near Davidson's Mains. The suspect is described as white, about 5ft 10, slim build, wearing a black full-face helmet and black puffer jacket, with their gender unknown. Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the attack or provided aid to the victim to come forward, emphasizing the importance of public assistance in both cases. Authorities urge witnesses to contact police or Crimestoppers to aid ongoing investigations.

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