This is a *very* nasty incident - certainly not one to make jokes about (I think even the slab fairy
will agree). As usual don't want to frighten anyone but these things *must* be reported to try and
catch those who did
it.
Bear in mind all that good weather brings out bugs and pests as well as nice flowers and landscapes,
and be vigilant (but not frightened).
Alex Police are appealing for help from motorists and passers-by who may have witnessed a violent
attack on a cyclist that took place in Cippenham Lane, Slough, during the morning rush-hour.
Between 8.30am and 9am on Friday 4 April, a man was riding his bicycle along the slip road parallel
to Cippenham Lane towards the Copthorne Hotel roundabout. He was called by a man on the other side
of the road, who threw a couple of stones at him, both missing their target.
The cyclist stopped and a short conversation took place. His atttacker then went into a nearby
garden, picked up a concrete paving stone and swung it at the cyclist, hitting him in the face.
Dropping the concrete slab, the attacker ran across the gardens in the direction of the roundabout,
before turning left into Farnham Road. Despite suffering cuts and bruises, the cyclist made his way
to Slough Police Station on Windsor Road where he reported the incident, before attending Upton Park
hospital for medical treatment.
The attacker was white, aged 17 to 19, about 5ft 8ins tall, with fair shaved hair, wearing a grey
hooded top, blue jeans and blue trainers.
PC Mike Hillyard, who is investigating the incident, said: "This unprovoked attack happened at a
busy time of the morning, as people were making their way to work. We are asking members of the
public, who may have been passing in the rush-hour traffic, to contact us if they have any
information that will assist our enquiries."
Witnesses should contact Slough Police on 01753 506000, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on
0800 555 111.