ARREST MADE OVER LOWER BROUGHTON CYCLIST COLLISION

At around 3pm on Tuesday 25 July 2017, police were called to reports of a fail-to-stop collision on Harrison Street, Lower Broughton. 

A cyclist was riding along Wheaters Street before turning onto Harrison Street when it was involved in a collision with a small silver car, which was reportedly driving at speed. 

The car then left the scene, turning left onto Great Clowes Street.

The cyclist, a 53-year-old man, was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition. 

Officers launched an investigation and a 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and remains in custody for questioning.

Detective Inspector Damian Simpson of GMP’s Salford Borough, said:

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“The man arrested will be questioned by my team today but we still need people who witnessed the collision to get in contact, particularly if there’s dashcam footage available.

“We will continue to support the man in hospital and his family as the investigation continues and he receives treatment for his injuries. I’d ask those who know something about this collision to keep him and his family in mind and help us provide them with answers.”

 

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5360 quoting reference 1255 of 25/07/17 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.