The woman was cycling through Hyde Park when she was caught by the rope (Picture: Getty Images)

Hooded teenagers were spotted trying to garrote a woman with a rope strung between two trees.

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A woman was struck across the throat by the rope as she cycled through Hyde Park Tuesday night, according to Met Police.

The stunned cyclist gasped for air as she struggled to control her balance.

Later she found a rope burn injury across her neck.


The woman later found an rope burn injury across her neck (Picture: Alamy)

The woman reported seeing a group of hooded teenagers at the time holding a rope across her path between two trees, near Speakers’ Corner.

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Police have now issued a warning urging cyclists using the popular London park to stay vigilant.



Detective Constable Mick Heaney of Westminster CID said: ‘This is an extremely dangerous and foolish act that could cause serious injuries.

‘We are not aware of any other incidents at this stage but would urge cyclists and pedestrians to exercise caution when in the area.’

No arrests have been made.

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