Man 'slashed' in Leicester after row with food delivery cyclist
The suspect cycled off in the direction of London Road, officers said.Det Sgt Robert Smith is investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses.He said: "I would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed what happened, but also anyone in the Colton Square area, who received a food order at this time last night from a cyclist matching this description, as your information could assist our ongoing inquiries to identify him."
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