A MAN has been arrested after two men attacked a cyclist in Didcot and threw his bag onto a railway track, police said.

A 23-year-old  was cycling along Station Road towards Foxhall Road on Friday at 4.10pm, after leaving work at Milton Park.

Officers said two men pushed him from the bike and began to punch and kick him, leaving him with cuts and bruises.

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The attackers stamped on the bike and threw it into a nearby bush, police said.

They then threw the victims’ backpack onto the adjacent railway track, before walking off towards the roundabout.

One of the offenders was white, taller than 175cm, and of muscular build. He was between 25 and 30 years old, had blond hair and wore a white t-shirt and dark coloured jeans.

The second man was taller, white, and aged between 25 and 30 years old. He wore a dark t-shirt and dark coloured jeans.

A 24-year-old, from Didcot, was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm, criminal damage and possession of cannabis, a Class B drug.

He has been released on police bail until April 27.