Teens arrested after cyclists injured and woman assaulted in Bristol moped attacks

Police have arrested three teenage boys in their investigation into a series of assaults on cyclists in Bristol this December.

Detectives have now identified 13 incidents involving two or three riders on one moped pushing or trying to push cyclists off their bikes.

Most people escaped with bruises and grazes, but one man has reported a broken collar bone and a woman has fractures to her fingers.

There has also been one report of a woman being sexually assaulted by the riders of a moped in Netham Park.

The incidents all happened between Tuesday 3 December and Saturday 7 December, with none reported since then. Seven were on Feeder Road and the rest across south Bristol.

Two boys, aged 16 and 14, were arrested last week and are on police bail while the investigation continues. A 15-year-old boy arrested earlier this week is also on police bail.

If you’ve witnessed an incident, or have relevant dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage, please call the police on 101 and quote the reference number 5224321329.

Always call 999 if a crime is in progress or has only just happened and the suspects could still be in the area. Attendance by patrolling officers will be prioritised by the immediate risk of harm.