Cyclist Decked By Driver: CCTV Released

Police are hunting this suspect after a cyclist was punched in the face three times for challenging a motorist's poor driving in east London.

On Sunday, October 4, last year police were called to reports of a 47-year-old man being assaulted outside a grocery store in Ripple Street, Barking, at approximately 6.00pm.

As the victim was riding his bicycle along Ripple Street, the suspect drove past in a silver Audi A4, narrowly missing the cyclist before parking outside the shop.

As the suspect got out of his car, the victim approached him and asked why he was driving in such a way.

The suspect then went into the shop.

The victim remained outside waiting to speak to the motorist.

On leaving the grocery store the suspect punched the cyclist three times in the face, causing him to fall to the floor.

The victim called police and the suspect ran off down King Edwards Road.

The victim declined medical assistance.

The suspect is described as 6ft 3ins tall, in his mid-20s and was wearing a grey track suit.

He has short black hair and a black moustache.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may recognise the man in the CCTV or who witnessed the assault.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 193348 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.