Violent clash between cyclist and pedestrian caught on camera

Shocking footage has emerged of a violent clash between a cyclist and a pedestrian, leaving the rider with a fractured ankle.

Cyclist James Stevenson was riding his bicycle to work in Brisbane’s CBD on October 10 when the incident occurred, the ABC reported.

The footage was captured by front and rear-mounted cameras on Mr Stevenson’s bicycle.

Mr Stevenson was riding on the footpath on a one-way street on Hutton Lane, when he brushed a pedestrian walking towards him on the shoulder.

Footage then shows the male pedestrian turning around and running towards the cyclist before knocking him to the ground.

Mr Stevenson said he suffered a fractured ankle from the incident.

A Queensland Police spokesman confirmed to Yahoo7 that the incident had been reported to police.

The spokesman said that investigations are ongoing and the pedestrian has not been located. At this stage, no charges or arrests have been made.

Bicycle Queensland, which counts Mr Stevenson among its members, has spoken out against the attack.

“This is a cowardly and shameful attack that has resulted in a serious injury with impacts beyond just physical impairment and trauma,” Bicycle Queensland posted on Facebook on Tuesday.

“Aggressive outbursts triggered by irrational hatred of a person just because they ride a bike, or wear Lycra, or ride on the road are completely unacceptable.

“James has lost income, mobility, time with his friends and family, and basic quality of life.”

Bicycle Queensland will advocate for road safety in a meeting with Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating from QPS Road Policing Command on Wednesday.

“I’ll be raising concerns about safety of cyclists and the dangerous attitudes of some people that are now spilling onto the footpath,” Anne Savage, CEO of Bicycle Queensland said.

The incident follows an attack on a female cyclist who was punched in the face and chest in a random attack in regional Victoria in August.