Witness appeal following death of cyclist in Telford
Police are investigating the death of a cyclist during a road race in Telford yesterday.
At about 12.30pm the 52-year-old man was cycling along the B5063 towards Telford.
When he was near to the junction with the B5062 near Cotwall Farm, at Cotwall he left the bike and collided with a hedge where he was found by other road users.
The man was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital but was later pronounced dead.
It is believed that the man had suffered a medical episode but officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information which would help them with their enquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident 0292S of 24 January.
