Cyclists pelted with glass bottles by teenager
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RNZ / REECE BAKER
A teenager has been arrested after cyclists competing in a Hawke's Bay race last month were pelted with glass bottles.
On Saturday 19 April, people were seen throwing bottles at cyclists from a black ute on Mutiny Road in Poukawa, police said.
One person was hit and fell off their bike, but they were not seriously injured.
An 18-year-old man, who was a passenger in the ute, faces two charges of assault with a weapon and is due to appear in Hastings District Court on Friday.
Police seized the ute and are trying to speak with the driver.
"We would like to take this opportunity to remind road users that cyclists are legal road users under the Land Transport Act, who will on occasion ride two abreast, particularly in organised ride or race situations," said acting Detective Sergeant Steve Leonard.
"Please be patient and overtake when safe to do so for all parties, ensuring everyone arrives at their destination safely."
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