A man has been fined for assaulting a cyclist in Cambridge after claiming he was actually trying to save his life.

According to Cambridge News, Kevin Hands admitted pushing Reece Cockram on Sunday, October 6, in Church End, Over.

Cambridge Magistrates’ Court heard that Mr Cockram and his girlfriend were walking along the side of the road after a puncture when they were abused by people in a passing car.

The car stopped and Hands, the passenger, got out.

Paul Brown, prosecuting said: “He shouted ‘what do you think you are doing? Get on the path’. He pushed the victim in the chest and slapped him in the face, leaving reddening.”

Hands claimed he was trying to get Mr Cockram off the road and on to the path. His lawyer, Sandeep Kainth said that Hands had been in a serious crash on the M11 and was therefore aware of the dangers.

Hands denied slapping Cockram. He was ordered to pay £235 in fines, compensation and costs.



Church End, Over (image Google Maps)