Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was assaulted in Berkshire by a car passenger who filmed the attack.

The incident happened last Sunday on the B4000 at  Stockcross as the cyclist, a 61-year-old man, headed towards Wickham, say Thames Valley Police.

A vehicle was driven up behind the rider, who felt something hit him on the back,and as the vehicle passed him, he saw a holdall hanging out of the window, with a front-seat passenger filming what was happening.

Police say that the man filming was white, in his thirties and had short dark hair. The car involved, a saloon, was dark in colour and possibly a BMW.

Anyone who has information is asked to contack PC Gary Hemmings at Newbury Police station, or the charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.