Appeal for witnesses after collision and assault between cyclist and motorist in Whitmore Reans
An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a collision between a car and a cyclist which then saw the cyclist assault the driver.
West Midlands Police have launched the appeal following the collision on Clifford Street in Whitmore Reans in Wolverhampton on Monday afternoon (June 9).
The force said a grey VW Golf had collided with the cyclist, who was riding a black mountain bike, near Allen Road, with the cyclist subsequently believed to have approached the car and assaulted the driver.
Following the incident, West Midlands Police said the cyclist had then left on food towards Albert Road, while the Golf driver left in a second vehicle, and has asked for anyone with any information to get in touch as soon as possible.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Were you in Clifford Street, in Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, yesterday afternoon at around 4.20pm?
"We're investigating after a collision between a grey VW Golf and a man riding a black mountain bike near the junction with Allen Road.
"Investigators understand following the collision the cyclist approached the car and assaulted the driver.
"Both men then left the scene, with the cyclist heading away on foot towards Albert Road and the Golf driver leaving in a second vehicle.
"No one has reported injuries to us but we're working to identify and trace all those involved and establish exactly what happened.
"An extensive CCTV trawl has been carried out along with house-to-house enquiries and we're now asking anyone who witnessed the incident to get in contact.
"We'd ask drivers who were in the area at the time to check their dashcam and for any pedestrians who were walking nearby to speak with us.
"If you can help, call 101, quoting crime reference 20/269818/25.
"Do you have information but don't want to give your details? You can speak anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
