Man arrested in connection with cyclist assault in Burton Green now bailed

A man who had been arrested on suspicion of assault GBH in connection with an incident in Burton Green has now been bailed.

The incident took place on a disused railway line near to Cromwell Lane at around 10.30pm.

A man is his 40s was cycling along the path when he went past a man who was walking his dog.

The man challenged him and there was a verbal dispute before the victim was pushed off his bike and assaulted.

He suffered multiple broken bones and was taken to hospital where he remains at this time.

A 48-year-old man from Kenilworth had been arrested on suspicion of assault GBH. He has been bailed until July 26.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call DS Jenny Baker on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting incident number 610 of June 26.