A cyclist was taken to hospital following a “violent attack” by four people on mopeds.

The incident occurred when the victim was cycling towards Potters Bar in Great North Road on Tuesday, February 1 at around 2.40pm.

Hertfordshire Constabulary says he was reportedly stopped and attacked by four males who were on two mopeds.

They stole his bicycle before fleeing the scene in the direction of Potters Bar.

Paramedics were also called and the man was taken to hospital for treatment.

He has since been discharged.

Investigator Linda Bunton said: “This was a violent and completely unprovoked attack on a vulnerable victim, who was left requiring hospital treatment.

"Thankfully, his injuries were not serious. The bicycle, which is bright green and very distinctive, was later recovered in High View Close, Potters Bar, and will be returned to the victim.

“I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to please come forward as soon as possible. I would be especially keen to hear from you if you were driving along Great North Road around the time specified and have a dash cam fitted to your vehicle. Please review your footage and send through anything you think may assist with our enquiries.

“Alternatively, if you were in the Potters Bar area on Tuesday and recall seeing two mopeds being driven erratically around the area, please get in touch. One of the mopeds was described as a burgundy Vespa model, and the other was a blue Yamaha model, which had a black pizza box on the back and ‘L’ plates on it.

“Any information, even something that may seem relatively minor or insignificant, could be key to progressing our investigation.”

Anyone with information can contact Investigator Bunton directly via email at linda.bunton@herts.police.uk.

You can also call 101 quoting crime reference 41/8797/22.