Cyclist dies after crash with a car in Brighouse

Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedal cyclist died in a crash in Brighouse yesterday afternoon.

The collision happened in the afternoon on Elland Road and involved a black Citroen C5 and a bicycle.

The cyclist, who is yet to be formally identified but believed to be a 55-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead a short time later.

A 57-year-old man, from Brighouse, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.