Verbal altercation in busy Northampton road escalates as man repeatedly hits victim with bike tyre
A verbal altercation in a busy Northampton road escalated and left a man in his 40s with injuries after he was repeatedly hit with a bike tyre.
The incident happened in Towcester Road on Monday December 8, between 3pm and 3.30pm.
Police say two men became involved in a verbal altercation, which escalated into a physical assault when one of them repeatedly hit the other with a bicycle tyre.
A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “As a result of the incident, which occurred near to the Shell service station, the victim – a man in his 40s – sustained minor injuries to his head and leg.
“The offender was a white man in his early 40s, about 5ft 8in and of a medium build. He was carrying the spare tyre in one hand while riding a bicycle.
“Towcester Road is a busy route, and officers investigating this incident would like to hear from anyone who may have captured any part of the incident on dash-cam.”
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting incident number: 25000717550.
Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and Giving information | Crimestoppers.