A CYCLIST was hit in the head with weapons after a gang pulled up in a black Mercedes and robbed him.

Between 11pm and 11.30pm on Monday, July 17, a man was cycling along Links Drive in Tilehurst, when a black Mercedes A-class car pulled up on the street.

Police said one white man and about five black men started hitting the man with weapons.

They then left in the car and one cycled off on the man's bicycle.

The victim sustained cuts to his head and shoulder and grazes on his arms.

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He was treated at Royal Berkshire Hospital and has since been discharged.

His bicycle, mobile phone and watch were stolen.

A 19-year-old man from Tilehurst has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and released on bail.

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Investigating officer PC Adam Ruddlesden, based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of Links Drive, Devernon Drive and Thurso Close on Monday night and may have seen or heard anything suspicious to get in touch.

“If you have any doorbell cameras, CCTV or dash cam footage from the area between 11pm-11.30pm, please review this to see whether you have captured any detail that may assist with our investigation.

“You can get in touch using our online form or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43210321358. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously via their website or on 0800 555 111.”