What started Monday morning as a traffic quarrel in Lelystad, ended with an ambulance ride. A cyclist was severely beaten. The alleged perpetrator, a motorist, is currently in custody.
It all started around 9.45 am on the Middenweg, when the motorist did not give way to the man on the bicycle. The cyclist, a 46-year-old resident of Lelystad, in turn spat at the car. The driver did not let it go and a fight ensued.
The motorist dealt a number of striking blows, which left the cyclist with a black eye and broken nose. The Lelystad resident was taken to hospital for a check-up. The police speak of a ‘grievous assault’.
Suspicious
A little further on, at De Stelling 14, the driver of the car was arrested. It turned out to be a 25-year-old man from Amsterdam. He is still in custody and will be heard soon. The Public Prosecutor determines the final sentence.
Free unlimited access to Showbytes? Which can!
Log in or create an account and don’t miss out on any of the stars.