A CYCLIST was attacked by a gang of six during a frightening late-night assault in Tilehurst.
It took place as he was pedalling along Links Drive between 11pm and 11.30pm on Monday, July 19.
Thames Valley Police said that a black Mercedes A-class car pulled up nearby and six people got out: one white man and around five black men. They then started hitting the man with weapons.
They then left in the car and on the man’s bicycle.
The victim sustained cuts to his head and shoulder and grazes on his arms.
He received treatment at Royal Berkshire Hospital and has since been discharged.
During the attack, his bicycle, mobile phone and watch were stolen.
Since the incident, Thames Valley Police arrested a 19-year-old man from Tilehurst on suspicion of robbery and released him on bail.
Investigating officer PC Adam Ruddlesden, based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of Links Drive, Devernon Drive and Thurso Close on Monday night and may have seen or heard anything suspicious to get in touch.
“If you have any doorbell cameras, CCTV or dash cam footage from the area between 11pm-11.30pm, please review this to see whether you have captured any detail that may assist with our investigation.
“You can get in touch using our online form or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43210321358. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously via their website or on 0800 555 111.”
