Hit-and-run cyclist hunted after pensioner's death in east London

BOW ROAD (GOOGLE STREET VIEW)
Bow Road in east london Credit: Google Street View

Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of 72-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run with a cyclist.

Peter McCombie suffered serious head injuries after being struck in Bow Road, close to Thames Magistrates Court, in east London at about 5.05pm on Friday July 3. Mr McCombie died in hospital on July 11.

Now the Met Police are searching for the cyclist involved, who failed to stop at the scene. No arrests have been made so far.

Police are also calling for witnesses who may have seen what happened or the events immediately before or after, and any road users who might have dashcam or helmet footage.

Anyone with any information is asked to call 0208 597 4874, or 101 referencing CAD 5779/3 July.