Oxford cyclist pelted with stones from white van in city centre - and forced to run away

An Oxford cyclist was chased through the city centre by a white van man who threw stones at him until he ran away on foot.

The 27-year old cyclist was near the junction joining Longwall Street and High Street on August 1 at 12.15pm when the Oxford Rentals branded van came alongside him and an occupant began to throw stones at him.

When the cyclist tried to take pictures of the driver and passenger with his phone, the driver got out to attempt to take away the phone.

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Thames Valley Police said that the van driver, who was described as in his thirties with dark hair, then chased the victim, who escaped by running towards Magdalen Bridge.

The cyclist was unhurt in the incident.

PC Sarah Watts, said: “This assault happened in the middle of the day in the centre of Oxford, and it’s likely that a number of people will have seen this dangerous and cowardly attack.”

Any witnesses can call 101 to report the incident.