North Haven: Man charged after three cyclists targeted by car

A man who allegedly forced three cyclists off the road in the space of 30 minutes at North Haven has been charged.

A man who allegedly forced three cyclists off the road at North Haven has been charged by police.

Police allege the man struck or forced three cyclists off the road in separate incidents on Lady Gowrie Dr between 6.30am and 7.30am on Thursday, August 5.

A witness to the first incident described how the cyclist was rammed, thrown off his bicycle and fell onto the verge of the road, causing bruising and grazes.

The second incident saw a cyclist forced into another dirt verge, while the third was thrown off his bike, causing significant damage to the bicycle.

Police discovered the offending car, a stolen Ford Fairmont on Tuesday, August 10 on the corner of Clayton Ave and Wheaton Rd at Plympton.

An investigation led to the arrest of a 25-year-old Hilton man on Thursday.

He was charged with three counts of acts to endanger life, leaving scene of accident, property damage, make false report to police and fail to truly answer questions to identify driver.

The man was bailed to appear at Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on September 29.