A cyclist was punched in the face and fell off his bicycle in an attack on Saturday night.

The man, in his late teens, was riding along Nelson Street towards Heigham Street on his dark blue bicycle at about 11.45pm, when he spotted two men in the middle of the road.

As he approached them, one of the men grabbed his bicycle, while the other punched him in the face.

When he got to his feet the victim ran off towards Mile Cross Road.

The offenders are described as being white, with one wearing a blue checked shirt and the other a dark red top.

Contact PC Brown on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with information.