Police search for cyclist after man attacked outside Lidl in Loughborough

A cyclist allegedly attacked a man after a 'brief exchange of words' outside a town supermarket.

The confrontation is reported to have taken place outside the Lidl store in Station Avenue, off Derby Road, Loughborough , on Thursday last week.

Leicestershire Police has appealed for witness to the assault, which it said was carried out between 5pm and 7pm.

Pc James Bettles said: “We know there were a number of people around at the time the incident took place and we are keen to hear from them.

“We especially want to locate a man who was seen on a bicycle in Station Avenue.

"He could have valuable information to assist with our inquiries.

“Were you in the area? Did you see what happened? Do you know who was responsible?”

Contact Pc Bettles on 101.