Two naked men were arrested “following a struggle” this week after allegedly attacking a cyclist near Elephant & Castle station in broad daylight.
Footage from the scene shows the men, one naked and the other in just boxers, appearing to kick a man off his bike on Thursday afternoon (September 9).
Police were called to the scene and said two people had allegedly been assaulted, and both had minor injuries.
The alleged assailants were arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and actual bodily harm. They were later taken to hospital, before being released under investigation.
Officers said in a statement: “Police were called at 14:30hrs on Thursday, 9 September to Walworth Road SE1 to a report of two men attacking people in the street.
“One was reported to be naked and the other wearing only underpants. Officers attended.
“Two people were found suffering from minor injuries. Both said they had been attacked by two men who then walked off. One was allegedly pushed off his bike and the other assaulted.
“The suspects, aged 32 and 26, were located and arrested following a struggle on suspicion of indecent exposure and ABH.
“Both men were taken to hospital under Section 3 of the Mental Health Act and later returned to custody. They were then released under investigation.