A CYCLIST was pushed off his bike by another man who then cycled away on it.

The 26-year-old victim was travelling along Vanguard Road in Southampton between 1.30am and 1.45am on Wednesday when he was pushed off.

The bike stolen was a white Carrera Valour, and police are now trying to track down the thief.

He is described as white, slim, 5ft 9ins tall, aged 25 to 30 and with short dark hair, dark coloured facial hair and a skinny face.

He was wearing grey jumper and grey tracksuit bottoms.

Anyone with information should call 101 and quote reference 44160317376.