Crime & Legal

The extraordinary story of the Olympic track cycling hopeful turned serial bank robber hunted by FBI who’d change into Lycra for his getaway

As a teen, Tom Justice dreamt of glory in the velodrome - but it was crime that gave him his ultimate buzz

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Jail for driver who said he didn’t see cyclist he killed despite victim being “lit up like a Christmas tree”

Mark Treasure claimed not to have seen Anthony Ryder before fatal crash in December 2017

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Pro cyclist Iljo Keisse accused of sexual harassment by waitress in Argentina

Quick Step rider, who is racing at Vuelta a San Juan, allegedly rubbed genitals against woman while posing for a photo

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Near Miss of the Day 245: Moped rider almost hits cyclist head-on

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the ocuntry - today it's Hampshire

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Near Miss of the Day 244: Close pass at speed by a “very remorseful” fellow cyclist

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country - today it's Nottinghamshire

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Near Miss of the Day 243: Driver towing caravan almost hits cyclist

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Warwickshire

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Cyclist who hit horse during Royal Windsor Triathlon found guilty of riding without due consideration

Footage showed a number of cyclists passing the horse on both sides at speed

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Teenage driver who killed cyclist after “misjudgement” on narrow road handed community service

Motorist tried to pass at 60mph

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Driver fined after pulling out on triathlete at roundabout

Motorist accepts she “overlooked” cyclist

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Extra security for Cambridge’s £2.5m CyclePoint as thieves target parts

Victim says security is ‘a joke’

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Belfast bike thief asks for prison sentence, judge obliges

Liam Joseph Shortt wanted custodial term to help him break out of sprial of addiction and crime

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Near Miss of the Day 242: Cyclist almost doored in Glasgow

Our regular series featuring close pases from around the country - today it's Scotland

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“Warped trend” – More reports of cyclists being pushed off their bikes by van passengers in Kent

Kent Online highlights "warped trend" - but some commenters say cyclists deserve it

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Near Miss of the Day 241: Very close overtake on double white lines – but nothing heard back from police

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country - today it's Surrey

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Staff at Brighton newspaper help editor ‘steal’ back his bike

Police told Argus editor Arron Hendy they couldn't help due to higher priority incidents ... but advised him to take matters into his own hands

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Near Miss of the Day 240: Traffic calming gone wrong?

Our regular series featuring close pases from around the country - today it's West Yorkshire

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Police in Warwickshire alerted after cyclist riding at mountain bike and BMX track shot with air rifle pellet

Shot was reportedly fired from unauthorised travellers camp next to Campion Hills circuit in Royal Leamington Spa

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Man trying to stop thief stealing his bike in New Mexico shot dead

Police seek perpetrator of homicide in Albuquerque, New Mexico last week

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“They are always in the way” says farmer who did close pass in tractor before throwing cyclist and bike to grass verge

Victim says his attacker did emergency stop in front of him

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Police say driver “may not have realised” that Lincolnshire cyclist was pushed into railings

“Thankfully cuts and bruises repair and metal is replaceable,” says cyclist’s partner

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Man arrested after hit-and-run cyclist leaves Bristol pedestrian seriously injured

Incident that left woman with injuries thought to be "life-changing" happened in Bedminster yesterday

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Near Miss of the Day 237: Very close pass at Glasgow Airport

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country - today it's Scotland

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Near Miss of the Day 236: Close pass with BMW driver (includes swearing)

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country - today it's West Sussex

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11-year-old boy killed in Manchester hit-and-run, man in custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Taylor Schofield is believed to have been cycling at time of fatal crash on Saturday

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Gloucestershire Police reopen investigation after cyclist who suffered close pass was told “maybe you should trade your bike for a Hummer”

Senior officer reviews footage and victim’s phone call with colleague and says “the cyclist’s complaint is legitimate”

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Farmer denies failing to stop tractor after incident at Tour of Pembrokeshire

Cyclists met farm vehicle on narrow country road

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Near Miss of the Day 234: Undertaking bin lorry driver

Our regular series of near misses from around the country - today it's Oxford

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Coroner says cyclist who died in New Forest crash “could have survived” if she had worn a helmet

Keren Zhang fractured her skull when she crashed on descent during day trip to national park

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Video: London cabbie who made punishment swerve on cyclist fined £280

Incident took place last April near Paddington Station

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Sister of Queen’s physician killed while cycling calls for safer streets for cyclists

Inquest held into death of Dr Peter Fisher, killed in lorry collision on Cycle to Work day in Holborn last year

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