Cyclist assaulted by two people in white van near Malton

Police are appealing for information after the cyclist was punched in the face near Kirby Grindalythe.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesman: “It happened at around 11.45am on Saturday 20 December on Kirby Lane near to Kirby Grindalythe, when the cyclist was punched by the driver and passenger of a white van, possibly a Peugeot Partner, leading to the victim bleeding from his face.

“We’re particularly appealing for information about anybody who may have witnessed the assault or seen a white van in the area around the time of the incident

“Please email jessica.tyler@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.

“Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PC 677 Jessica Tyler, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

2Please quote reference 12250238695 when passing on information.”