Appeal for cyclist seen in social media video to come forward

Officers are appealing for a cyclist to come forward who is believed to have been a victim of crime.

On 30 June a report was received from a third party who said they had seen a video on social media of a cyclist being pushed into the Grand Union Canal near Ross Walk, Leicester.

It is unknown when the incident occurred, but is believed to have happened either that day or one or two days beforehand.

Enquiries into the incident are continuing, but the cyclist – a man – is yet to make themselves known to police.

PC Kimberley Thomas, the investigating officer, said: “First and foremost, I would like to speak to the cyclist to make sure he’s okay and hasn’t come to any harm.

“We’re continuing to establish the full circumstances of what happened and I’d also like to speak to the cyclist to obtain any information he can provide.

“Likewise, I’d also ask any witnesses to the incident who have not yet come forward to do so.”

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 22*384396.

Alternatively call 101.