Man knocked off bike, assaulted by van driver
Police confirmed on Twitter they were aware of the footage, and appealed for the cyclist to come forward.
In the video, a camera worn by the cyclist captures a van driving alongside him in before edging closer to the pavement, forcing the cyclist to fall off his bike.
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Hide AdThe van driver, a white male wearing a hi-viz jacket, is then seen arguing with the cyclist in an expletive-ridden rant before he grabs the victim and then appears to throw a punch at him.
Posting from their official Essex Police account, the force said: “We’re aware of a You Tube video of a cyclist being assaulted and would advise the victim to contact police on 101 so it can be investigated.”
The incident is believed to have taken place in Hornchurch.
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