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Sisters cyclist badly hurt in beating

A 21-year-old Sisters man suffered serious injuries to his face after he was beaten by unknown assailants on Thursday night, November 7.

According to Deschutes County Sheriff's Office reports, the victim was riding his bicycle along Locust Street/Camp Polk Road near Main Avenue after drinking beer at a local bar when a pickup truck with several occupants approached.

The victim reported that the occupants yelled at him and he yelled something back at them. The truck stopped and at least two men jumped out.

The victim reported that one or more men held him while another pummeled him in the face with his fists.

According to the victim's father, the young man lost several front teeth, had teeth pushed through his lip and took 40 stitches in his face.

The victim apparently did not know his attackers. He was able to describe their vehicle only as a big, dark pickup truck.

The victim's father is concerned about further attacks on his son.

"I'm moving my son out of Sisters," he told The Nugget.

Anyone with information on the incident may contact the Sisters sheriff's substation at 549-2302.

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