A MAN was spat on by a cyclist as he walked along a cycle path in Tang Hall.

Police are appealing for witnesses about the assault on the path between Fifth Avenue and James Street.

It happened at around 5pm on Monday, July 10, when the victim, an individual using a white cane, was walking along the cycle path, heading east near the ambulance station. Two men cycled past the victim from the opposite direction and one man spat on his shoulder and arm.

Phone police on 101 or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote reference number 12170120926.