A 14-YEAR-OLD cyclist was punched and had his bike stolen as he travelled along a canal path.
The teenage victim was cycling along the Erewash Canal, near Pasture Lock, in Sandiacre, when his path was blocked by a cyclist who had just overtaken him.
He was then punched to the face and his bike – an Apollo Kanyon model – was stolen.
The robbery happened at about 2.30pm on Sunday. Police have just released details.
The victim told detectives the man who assaulted him was black, in his mid-20s, around 5ft 8ins, of average build and was clean shaven. He wore a black-hooded top, with the hood up, and black trousers.
He had been riding a black mountain bike, which he then pushed into the canal after taking the victim's bike.
Police want to hear from anyone who saw either the victim or a person matching the description of the offender, or anyone who might know the whereabouts of the stolen bike.
Witnesses or anyone with information should call Derbyshire police on 101.
