CYCLIST LEFT WITH BROKEN JAW AFTER BEING PUNCHED FOR CRASHING INTO GIRL ON ZEBRA CROSSING

A cyclist in east London had his jaw broken by a member of the public after he hit a three-year-old girl on a zebra crossing.

The incident happened around 11am on May 13 in Hackney after a passer-by took umbrage at the 33-year-old rider who crashed into the child as she crossed the street on Lauriston Road.

He approached the man on his bike and punched him in the face, causing extensive damage to his jaw.

A friend of the cyclist's took him to hospital where he underwent surgery.

The man who carried out the assault fled the scene and police are still trying to locate his whereabouts.

A spokesperson from Scotland Yard said: "Immediately after the incident, the cyclist was approached by a man who punched him in the face before leaving the scene.

"The suspect is not believed to have been known to the child."

The child is not believed to have been injured during the collision.

Police investigating the incident are now appealing for any drivers who may have been in the area at the time and who may have dash-cam footage to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting ref CAD 3783/2June.

Another recent incident in the area saw a cyclist in his 40s violently robbed and attacked as he was out riding between Lee Valley Ice Centre and Lee Valley Riding Centre, near Hackney Marshes.

He approached a gang wearing black hoodies, who pushed him off his bike, with one member of the group riding off on his cycle.

Another person then repeatedly kicked the cyclist, breaking his jaw in two places, as well as his collar bone and scapula, while also knocking out a few of his teeth.

DC Helen Cordes is heading up the investigation. She said: "This incident has left the victim with possible nerve damage and has resulted in him needing a number of surgeries. It is imperative we track down those responsible."

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD 7178/23MAY.

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