Driver is said to have beaten cyclists in Berlin
A driver is said to have forced a cyclist in Berlin-Oberschöneweide and then insulted him, hit him in the face and injured him. He drove on after the attack. The search for the man has so far been successful, the police said on Friday. The 45-year-old cyclist refused care from rescue workers and wanted to seek medical treatment himself, the police said on Friday.
According to previous knowledge, the driver was behind the cyclist on Thursday evening on Edisonstrasse in the direction of Treskowallee. He is said to have honked and insulted him. At an intersection with a red traffic light, the cyclist wanted to confront him, it was said. He is said to have been attacked by the driver and his companion.
Several passers-by rushed to help the 45-year-old. He put his bike across the front of the car to prevent the driver from escaping. However, when he moved a little to the side, he suddenly drove off and rolled over the bike. The 45-year-old experiences findings on his shins. The bike was no longer roadworthy. Police are investigating for assault and assault. (dpa)