A cyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Middleton Road, near the junction with Kingsland Road, in De Beauvoir yesterday afternoon (May 24).

The man, who is believed to be about 30 years old, was taken to hospital with a potentially life changing leg injury after the crash, which happened shortly before 2.45pm.

His condition is not thought to be life threatening.

No arrests have been made.

Police closed surrounding roads until 8.40pm yesterday evening.

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