A bicycle owner in east London had his jaw damaged by a member of the general public after he hit a three-year-old woman on a zebra crossing.

The incident occurred round 11am on May 13 in Hackney after a passer-by took umbrage on the 33-year-old rider who crashed into the kid as she crossed the road on Lauriston Road.

He approached the person on his bike and punched him within the face, inflicting intensive injury to his jaw.

A good friend of the bicycle owner’s took him to hospital the place he underwent surgical procedure.

The man who carried out the assault fled the scene and police are nonetheless making an attempt to find his whereabouts.

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A spokesperson from Scotland Yard mentioned: “Immediately after the incident, the cyclist was approached by a man who punched him in the face before leaving the scene.

“The suspect is not believed to have been known to the child.”

The youngster isn't believed to have been injured throughout the collision.

Police investigating the incident at the moment are interesting for any drivers who could have been within the space on the time and who could have dash-cam footage to return ahead.

Anyone with info is requested to name 101 quoting ref CAD 3783/2June.

Another latest incident within the space noticed a bicycle owner in his 40s violently robbed and attacked as he was out driving between Lee Valley Ice Centre and Lee Valley Riding Centre, close to Hackney Marshes.

He approached a gang sporting black hoodies, who pushed him off his bike, with one member of the group driving off on his cycle.

Another individual then repeatedly kicked the bicycle owner, breaking his jaw in two locations, in addition to his collar bone and scapula, whereas additionally knocking out just a few of his enamel.

DC Helen Cordes is heading up the investigation. She mentioned: “This incident has left the victim with possible nerve damage and has resulted in him needing a number of surgeries. It is imperative we track down those responsible.”

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has info ought to name police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD 7178/23MAY.