Police appeal after cyclists 'pushed' into canal by 'group of ten'

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A number of cyclists have been 'pushed' into Worcester and Birmingham canal by a 'ten-strong gang'.

Sophie Watson, 26, said she was left bruised after being pushed into water on Friday evening (June 12).

She said it happened on a stretch of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, between the University of Birmingham and The Vale student accommodation.

Another woman was said to have been pushed in further along the canal.

Police received claims that five women were thrown into the canal in separate attacks on Friday.

It's believed the group were aged between 14 and 17 and on bikes.

Sophie Watson said she was 'pushed' into canal water by a group of teens. Credit: BPM Media

Sophie said she had been cycling alongside the canal from the University ofBirmingham back towards her home in the Jewellery Quarter, when theincident happened.

The 26-year-old had been attempting to squeeze past a group of teenagers, when one of them nudged her into the water.

They then cycled away towards Stirchley, laughing.

Officers have urged any more victims, or anyone with information,to get in touch.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the police by, quoting log 3576 of 12 June, via Live Chat on their website or call 101.