A CYCLIST has suffered a broken eye socket after being punched in the back of his head.
North Yorkshire Police said the 36-year-old man was riding his bike down Wains Road, in the Dringhouses area of York, when he narrowly avoided a collision with a young child - thought to be six years-old - who was also riding a bike.
"The cyclist spoke to the child and then took his bike off the road and pushed it through a nearby gate, when he became aware of a man behind him," said a spokeswoman.
"The cyclist was then punched in the back of the head and was knocked to the floor, where he was assaulted and sustained a broken eye socket, which has since required surgery.
"It is believed the offender is aged between 19 and 25-years-old and was with two women at the time of the assault."
She said police were requesting anyone who witnessed the assault, or had information which could assist the investigation to contact them on 101 and ask to speak to PC Damion Liversidge.
"Alternatively then can email Damion.Liversidge@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk Please quote reference 12170077328."
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