Essex Police issues statement after criticism over the way it handled case involving driver assaulting cyclist

Essex Police used a 'community resolution' rather than charge a driver after he knocked cyclist off a bike and punched him in the head

Police tape (Getty)

Essex Police have issued a statement regarding the way in which a case was handled after a driver assaulted a cyclist in Colchester, Essex, in October.

Video footage emerged online of the incident, in which the male driver of a black Honda Civic can be seen close-passing a cyclist head-on before turning his vehicle around.

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Nigel Wynn
Former Associate Editor

Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly website in its early days. His passion for cycling, his writing and his creativity, as well as his hard work and dedication, were the original driving force behind the website’s success. Without him, CyclingWeekly.com would certainly not exist on the size and scale that it enjoys today. Nigel sadly passed away, following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness, in 2018. He was a highly valued colleague, and more importantly, an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed.