Female cyclist assaulted in Forest of Dean

A female cyclist has been assaulted this evening, Thursday 2nd July, in the Forest of Dean

Just before 5pm this evening, a female cyclist was assaulted while riding the red enduro mountain bike trail in Sallowvallets.

She was beaten with a 2 metre long wooden stick sustaining several bruises on her arms, back, ribs and legs.

The attacker was a white male in their late sixties.

He was about 5ft 6 to 5ft 8, with a white beard, receding white hair and of medium build.

He was wearing a blue and white striped top and walking with a small Jack Russell dog.

He may well be local to the area.

Any information please contact Gloucestershire Constabulary on 101 quoting crime number GC – 20200702-0375