Tilburg police seek suspects after assault on 52-year-old cyclist

A 52-year-old cyclist was injured after being assaulted by a group of approximately twenty youths in Tilburg. The incident occurred around 00:24 on Sunday, May 10, in the Zuid-Oosterstraat.

According to police reports, the victim was blocked by the group and pushed off his bicycle twice. During the confrontation, the man was kicked in the legs and struck in the face, eventually falling on his head. The victim reported significant pain, difficulty walking, and trouble chewing in the days following the attack.

Police are searching for two specific suspects involved in the physical violence. One suspect is described as having dark hair and wearing a light-colored vest with dark, tight trousers and sunglasses on his head. The second suspect has brown to dark hair and is wearing a puffer jacket and tight trousers. To allow the suspects time to turn themselves in, their faces will remain unidentifiable until October 5, 2025.