Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a driver after several attacks on cyclists in the early hours of Thursday morning (Oct. 20).

Investigators have been told the driver of a red Mitsubishi SUV, with partially covered plates, physically assaulted and threw bottles at numerous cyclists on South Rd, Moorabbin and Beach Rd, Brighton.

Detectives have released CCTV image of a vehicle they believe was involved in the incidents.

Anyone who recognises the vehicle and or has information about the driver involved is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au