A couple in their 60s were assaulted after they overtook a cyclist whilst driving along Church Road in Stow cum Quy.

The incident, at about 3.25pm on April 1, happened when the couple stopped in a car park and got out of their vehicle.

“The cyclist dismounted and assaulted the couple, resulting in the woman receiving serious but not life-threatening injuries,” said a police spokesman.

“The man sustained minor injuries.

“The cyclist is described as a white man, aged 40 to 60, with grey hair, about 5’9”, wearing dark clothing and a blue backpack.”

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact police on 101 quoting CF0178850417, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or visit https://crimestoppers-uk.org/