Driver racially abused by cyclist

Police are hunting a cyclist who shouted racist abuse at an Asian driver in rush hour traffic in Leicester.

The 47-year-old Asian man was driving along Queens Road when a man on a bike pulled up alongside in stationary traffic and banged on the window.

When the driver opened the window the man shouted abuse, leaned into the Silver Mercedes and tried to punch him.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to the incident which happened at around 0855 GMT on Wednesday.

The suspect took a bag from inside the car and put it on the pavement, before cycling off towards Victoria Park.

He is described as white, in his late 40s, about 6ft tall with short hair, wearing a dark suit.