A cyclist was injured by two men who got out of a car and hit him in the face.

The victim was left with a serious injury to his face following the incident in Folkestone.

The man in his 40s was cycling in The Leas on Friday at around 10.20pm, when a car pulled up alongside him as he approached the junction with Shakespeare Terrace.

Two men are then got out of the vehicle and approached him and hit him across the face.

The suspects got back in the car and were seen driving away in the direction of Radnor Park.

The victim was left requiring hospital treatment.

Detectives investigating the incident would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the assault or has information that could assist with their inquiries.

Anyone with information, dashcam footage or CCTV should call the appeal line on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/127718/20 or call Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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