A driver has been arrested over an alleged road rage attack on two American cyclists in Wellington.
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tourists Russ Roca and Laura Crawford were cycling on Riddiford Street
in the suburb of Newtown on Tuesday afternoon when a man, driving a
rental car, narrowly drove past them.
The driver then pulled over and ran at the pair, tackling Mr Roca off his bike and punching him in the face.
Wellington police Inspector Paris Razos says a 39-year-old man was arrested on Sunday night and charged with common assault.
He was due to appear in Wellington District Court on Wednesday.
Insp Razos thanked members of the public for their assistance in the investigation.
He
said it was unfortunate the incident followed years of partnership
between police and the Wellington City Council to develop safe cycle
routes through the city.
"While these initiatives have generally
made Wellington a safer and more enjoyable place to cycle, Wellington
can still be a challenging environment for cyclists," he says.
"It is up to all road users to stay alert to the needs of other road users and show common courtesy."
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