Appeal for information after cyclist found with serious injuries following collision near Hale

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage after a cyclist was found with serious injuries following a collision on the outskirts of Hale, near Altrincham.

At around 8am on Sunday 16th August, the cyclist was found at the side of Ashley Road, near to Ashley Mill Lane, having come off his bike.

The 34-year-old man from Manchester, was taken to hospital where he remains at this time having sustained a number of serious injuries, including several broken ribs and a fractured skull.

Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and as part of the investigation officers are keen to hear from anyone with any information or footage which may aid the investigation.

Police Sergeant Jon Dixon, of the Roads and Crime Unit at Cheshire Police said:

“The victim in this case has sustained a number of serious injuries and we’re committed to doing all we can to establish exactly what took place.

“At this time, the cyclist has very little recollection of what occurred and we’re keen to hear from anyone with any information which may assist our enquires.

“We’re particularly keen to hear from anyone with any dashcam footage, or anyone who believes they may have witnessed the incident.”

Anyone with any information or video footage is asked to contact Cheshire police on 101, or at: 

www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us 

...quoting IML-2401530.