A man is recovering in hospital after being struck by an SUV while riding his bike in the Beverly Heights neighbourhood early Monday morning, and Edmonton police believe it was intentional.

Police shared a short video Friday that they believe shows the incident in question. The video was taken from inside a vehicle, and police say it was posted to social media.

The video shows an "incredibly disturbing" disregard for life, and its purpose was "simply for online entertainment," said acting Staff Sgt. Richard Windover, of the Edmonton Police Service's traffic services branch, in a news release issued Friday afternoon.

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The footage shows the vehicle is trailing a cyclist, who is riding on the opposite side of the road at nighttime.

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