A man in his 60s has been assaulted by a bike rider in St Albans, sparking a police appeal.

Herts police have released images of someone they want to identify following the assault.

The incident happened at around 2.25pm on Tuesday October, 29.

It is reported that the victim, a man aged in 60s, was driving along Kings Road when he was approached by another man riding a blue Carrera mountain bike.

Can you help police?Can you help police? (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary) The suspect then kicked the car door before assaulting the victim.

Sergeant Lee Hammond, who is investigating, said: “Our enquiries are continuing, and I am asking for anyone with information to please get in touch.

“We are releasing these images because we believe the person pictured may have been in the area at the time and could have information to assist the investigation.

“Is this you, or do you recognise this person? Please email me via Lee.Hammond@herts.police.uk.”

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/90970/24.

Alternatively, stay anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.