Manchester - Female cyclist pushed into canal by man

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Archive Link: https://archive.is/gKP6x
Youtube Video:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLXGpeVYl6k


Words fail me, irregardless of wether the cyclist was going to fast or not there is no excuse to assault them by pushing them in the canal. The article makes out there is a row, but there isn't. The man is already angry and shouting at her before she says anything, so she does what any sensible person would do and just tries to leave. His response is to shove her into the canal and walk off. She can't swim, and someone else came along and helped her out.

> Greater Manchester Police said: 'This is an open investigation, no arrests have been made so far but enquiries are ongoing.'

They have full unedited footage I hope, why not release these peoples faces, someone will recognize them.

 

[Cathryn]

That’s horrific! Shuddering!

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

My wife was assaulted last year by some oaf on a shared path. He stepped out in front of her, stooping her in her tracks, and states she shouldn’t be cycling there (whilst he’s standing on a cycle symbol painted on the ground). She trying to point out his error and was pushed forcibly to the ground. It too was videod but police never identified the person.

It’s a sad indictment on modern society.

 

[steveindenmark]

Its a narrow canal path with people and a loose dog and yet she trundles on. I am not excusing his actions. But she really did not help the situation. Im not victim blaming. Just stating a fact.

 

[Drago]

I never give them an excuse to whittle. Pull to the side well ahead of them, let them walk past me rather than me ride past them.

Thst said, this lass didnt deserve being assaulted. Hopefully theyll catch the sheetbag so he can be sent to court in two years time and be given a derisory punishment.