Appeal after collision between car and cyclist in Blackpool

Monday, 14 October 2024 18:31

By Central Radio News

Police appealing for information and footage after collision between a car and a cyclist in Blackpool.

It was reported that a man was cycling on Lower Promenade Cleveleys, just off the Norbreck Castle slipway between 6:20 and 6:30am this morning (14th October) when a black estate-type vehicle hit him from behind.

Some fishing equipment was stolen from the man in this time.

The man was taken to hospital with injuries.

An investigation is underway, and enquiries are ongoing to trace the car and its occupants.

If you have any CCTV or Dashcam footage around the area of Norbreck Castle, the slipway or the lower promenade area which leads North to Cleveleys between 6 and 7am or if you witnessed the incident, please contact us on 101 quoting log 0159 of 14th October.

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