The incident happened in Stamford Hill at the junction with Clapton Common.

A cyclist is in a critical condition following a collision with a bus in Hackney.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident yesterday which took place at 5.20pm in Stamford Hill at the junction with Clapton Common.

The male cyclist was taken to an east London hospital.

All emergency departments attended the scene including the Jewish volunteer emergency medical service Hatzola, which arrived first.

Traffic officers based at Chadwell Heath are investigating. No arrests have been made.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call police on 020 8597 4874.