Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following an assault in West Moors.
At around 9.45am on Friday 29 May 2015, a collision took place on Station Road between two cyclists.
After the initial collision, the offender grabbed the victim, a 31-year-old man from Three Legged Cross, by the throat and pushed him into a hedge.
The offender is described as a white male, five feet six inches tall and aged in his late 40s. He has black hair and was wearing glasses. He was riding a distinctive gold-coloured Brompton-style bike and left the scene heading towards Ferndown.
Police Constable Tom Clements, of Verwood police, said: “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed either the collision or the assault immediately after to please call me on 101.
“All calls will be treated in strict confidence.”
Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101, quoting incident number 29:126. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.