A cyclist has said a video he posted online of him being kicked to the ground by a BMX rider as the pair rode through central London led to police catching his attacker.

Raphael Carrondo almost fell in front of a coach on the Victoria Embankment on August 6 this year when the rider barged into him.

But the 32-year-old sales and marketing consultant, who is originally from Brazil, escaped the crash with cuts and bruises.

He faced abuse from online trolls who accused him of provoking his attacker after footage of the incident went viral.

He initially complained that police were not investigating his case but they issued the cyclist with a caution for common assault when they saw the video.

Mr Carrondo said that he had had expected a more severe punishment but had accepted the police verdict.

He told the Standard: "Shortly after the story went out and the YouTube clip went viral the police started investigating. They found the person. A member of the public came forward and said they recognised the rider. They asked him to come in for an interview and he was cautioned afterwards.

"I was expecting a little bit more than a caution but if that is what the police think should be done then that is ok. I was hoping he might have to do some community work."

He added: "I'd like to thank the Evening Standard for publishing my story."

Asked whether the incident had affected his confidence when cycling in London, he said: "I never stopped - I have kept cycling. I had to because it is how I commute to work."

Scotland Yard said police contacted Mr Carrondo after watching footage of the attack.

A spokesman said: "In late October, when officers from the Roads and Transport Policing Command's Cycle Task Force became aware of the footage of the incident on 6 August, they contacted the victim and launched an investigation.

"On 11 November a 19-year-old man was arrested at his home address in south London, in connection with the investigation. He was later bailed pending further enquiries.

"On 24 November the 19-year-old man accepted a caution for common assault."