Cyclist left with broken spine after being 'rugby tackled' by angry driver

Driver told female cyclist "I thought you were a bloke" after attacked

Caroline Livesey was left with a broken spine after being 'rugby tackled' by Martyn Lee

(Image credit: Caroline Livesey/Twitter)

A driver from Harrogate could face prison after admitting assault causing actual bodily harm following an attack on a female cyclist in a road rage incident.

46-year-old Martyn Lee attacked 38-year-old Caroline Livesey after he had had to take evasive action to avoid driving into her after she swerved when a dog ran into the road.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.