A CYCLIST suffered facial injuries after he was stopped by a group of strangers and attacked in a street in Taunton.

The victim was treated at Musgrove Park Hospital following the assault in Duke Street.

Police have issued an image of two men they wish to identify as part of their enquiries into the incident.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "A cyclist was riding along Duke Street at approximately 4.30pm on Saturday 17 April when stopped by a number of unknown males and assaulted.

"The cyclist was taken to Musgrove Park Hospital having suffered facial injuries.

"A 25-year-old man has been arrested and released under investigation.

"We wish to speak with the two men, pictured, who we hope can assist our investigation."

One of the men was white and wearing a white T-shirt and dark trousers.

The other was white and wearing a red T-shirt, black gilet, black and yellow shorts and a baseball cap.

Witnesses to the assault, or people who recognise the two people, are asked to call 101 and give reference number 5221082152.