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Elderly man hurt after being kicked of his bike

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Police need witnesses

Officers are investigating an assault that left a man in his 70s with serious injuries.

Police were called at around 9.50 am on Monday 4 September to Mount Gould Road following reports that a man had been kicked off his bicycle by two people who were passing on a moped.

The moped user did not stop and left the scene.

As a result of the incident, the victim was seriously injured and taken to hospital.

An investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and detectives are seeking to identify the driver and pillion passenger who was on the moped.

If you know anything or have any dashcam footage, call 101 quoting 50230240224.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via the Crimestoppers website or 0800 555 111.

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