A CYCLIST was knocked off his bike when he was punched in the face by a man on Launton Road.

The 42-year-old from Bicester suffered cuts and grazes after the attack at about 6.20pm on Thursday.

He was hit by one of three men aged between 22 and 24. One offender was white with short blond hair, another mixed race with a short afro, and the other white with mousey-coloured hair.

Call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.