Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an assault on Hitchin Road in Stevenage.

At around 4.30pm on Friday, March 19, a cyclist was assaulted by another man on Hitchin Road, near to the Sainsbury's store.

The victim was punched on the side of his face and suffered bruising.

Police describe the suspect as being an Asian man, aged around 20, 5ft 10ins tall, of stocky build with dark coloured eyes, adding that he was unshaven with thick black hair that was short and untidy.

He was wearing a dark blue navy tracksuit and dark coloured trainers.

PC Olivia Evenden, who is investigating, said: "I'm appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident to come forward.

"It took place on a busy main road in Stevenage and people passing by may have seen what happened.

"Additionally, if you were driving by you may have caught footage of this on a dash cam which could assist to identify the other man involved.

"If you are able to help I can be contacted directly via email at [email protected]"

Call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/19986/21.