Cyclist dies following a hit-and-run collision in Horwich

A cyclist has died after a collision with a car near Bolton.

Greater Manchester police were called just before 5am yesterday to a report of a road traffic collision between a grey Volkswagen Polo and a bicycle on Chorley New Road and Victoria Road in Horwich.

The cyclist, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the Polo driver failed to stop at the scene but was later found and a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

What have police said?

Sergeant Andrew Page, from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family who are understandably devastated at this news and we’re doing all we can to get them the answers they deserve.

“A man was arrested and following questioning yesterday, he has been bailed pending further enquiries.

“We’re already following up a number of lines of enquiry and would urge anyone with information, or anyone with any dash-cam footage, to report it to us as it may assist with our investigation.

“Anyone who may have seen a grey VW Polo prior to the collision or in the area beforehand is also asked to get in touch by calling 0161 856 4741 or reporting it online or via LiveChat.

“Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”