A man was threatened by a cyclist after he complimented his bike. 

Dorset Police have appealed for witnesses after a cyclist threatened a man on May 17 at around 6.40pm in St Catherines near to the junction with Stevensons Close in Wimborne. 

The victim, said to be aged in his 30s, walked past the cyclist and complimented his bike before the cyclist responded by making threats towards the passerby and then cycling off. 

Police Sergeant Neil Hawkes, of East Dorset police, said: “This was a distressing incident for the victim, but thankfully only verbal contact was made and he did not sustain any physical injuries.

“I am carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this incident and would ask anyone with information to help my investigation to please get in touch.”

The cyclist is described as white, aged in his 30s or early 40s with a stubbly beard and was wearing black cycling clothes with large black sunglasses. 

The bike is described as a racing bike in a distinctive reddish brown colour with thin wheels.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police on their website or by calling 101 quoting occurrence number 55240073932. 

Otherwise, contact Crimestoppers anonymously online or by their freephone 0800 555 111.