Police hunt for cyclist after man in his 70s is punched in the face and pushed to the ground on Totton street

POLICE are hunting a cyclist who punched a pensioner in the face and pushed him to the ground on a Totton street.

The victim, a man in his 70s, was assaulted on Michigan Way by a man who then rode off through the Morrisons car park, off Spruce Drive.

People are urged to come forward of they saw the attack – which happened around 1pm on Sunday 23rd February – or have any useful video footage.

The suspect is described as being aged 50-60, large build, and riding a grey bicycle.

A Hampshire force spokesperson said: “We are appealing for anyone who may have been in the area on this day and has any information, or any cars with dash cams that were parked within the Morrisons car park.”

Those with information should contact officers online via hampshire.police.uk or on 101, quoting reference 44250082278.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously via crimestoppers-uk.org or on 0800 555 111.