Romsey detectives are hunting a go-kart driver who allegedly assaulted a cyclist along a popular town footpath.
Monday afternoon's attack happened as the 56-year-old cyclist rode along Canal Walk between Romsey railway station and Cupernham Lane. Police say the male go-kart driver overtook his victim.
Later, the cyclist caught up with him near Old Road at Cupernham and pointed out that he should not have been driving the go-kart on the public footpath. It was at this point, the go-kart driver allegedly kicked out at the victim's bicycle and punched him in the face - smashing his glasses.
Detectives are keen to hear from two girls who may have seen what happened. They are known to have passed the cyclist moments before the incident.
Anyone who is able to help police investigating the incident, which happened at about 3.30pm, is asked to contact Romsey police.on 0845-045-4545 or ring Southern Crimestoppers.
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