Cyclist hit then threatened at knifepoint
The cyclist went to hospital and was released with minor injuries
CBC News
Posted: Aug 27, 2012 3:30 PM AT
Last Updated: Aug 27, 2012 4:39 PM AT
Police are looking for a man who may have threatened a cyclist with a knife, after an incident in Dartmouth Sunday night.
The 36-year-old male cyclist says he was cut off by the driver. Police say after that, the cyclist began shouting at the driver of the vehicle.
The cyclist says he was then struck by the vehicle on Windmill Road around 10 p.m.
The car stopped then the passenger of the vehicle, allegedly, pulled out a knife and made threats.
The vehicle involved fled the scene prior to police arrival.
The cyclist was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Police say they are still trying to locate the driver and vehicle involved in this incident and the matter remains under investigation.
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