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Pedal cyclist named after fatal collision near Desford on January 19

Posted on 24/01/12

arrest,villain,police,constabularyPedal cyclist named after fatal collision near Desford on January 19

Officers from Leicestershire Constabularys serious collision investigation unit have named the cyclist who died after a collision near Desford.

The collision occurred at about 5.18pm on Thursday January 19 in Botcheston Road, about 200 metres from its junction with Desford Lane, and involved a silver Nissan X-Trail 4x4 vehicle and a silver pedal cycle.

The pedal cyclist, Mr Neil Thompson (54) of Kirkby Mallory, received fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was injured during the incident.

A 61-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Detective Constable Paul Bingham is investigating the incident, he said: The 4x4 vehicle and pedal cyclist were both travelling in the same direction towards Desford when the collision occurred.

We would appeal to anyone who was travelling along Botcheston Road around 5.18pm on Thursday January 19 to contact us if they witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle beforehand.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 1288 Paul Bingham on 101*, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1288. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free** and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

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