Southsea man arrested following collision between elderly man and cyclist in a top hat

POLICE have arrested a man in connection with an incident involving a cyclist in a top hat and an elderly man in Southsea.
By Richard Lemmer
Published 9th Apr 2021, 17:27 BST
Police have arrested a man following an assault in Southsea. Stock picture: Habibur RahmanPolice have arrested a man following an assault in Southsea. Stock picture: Habibur Rahman
Police have arrested a man following an assault in Southsea. Stock picture: Habibur Rahman

Yesterday officers attended Western Parade at 4.20pm in order to arrest a 60-year-old man from Southsea on suspicion of wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent.

It follows an incident in Elm Grove on Sunday, March 14.

An elderly man was involved in a collision with a cyclist - described as being a man of large build, wearing a top hat – who did not stop to check on the man and verbally abused him as he cycled away.

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The pensioner sustained several injuries, including fractures to his hand, wrist, and arm.

The man arrested yesterday has now been released under investigation, according to a spokeswoman from Hampshire Constabulary.

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