Crime & Legal

LA sheriff to face internal investigation after hitting and killing cyclist while typing on mobile computer

Sheriff cleared in criminal case but investigation will look into how he veered into bike lane while typing

Five years in jail for motorist who killed cyclist while looking at pictures on mobile phone

Judge tells Andrzej Wojcicki that victim Owain Richard James “didn’t stand a chance”

London serial bike thief banned from owning bolt-croppers and advertising bikes

Met and TfL secure ASBO after highlighting “alarm and distress” caused to victims

Wiltshire cyclist robbed of bike by white van men

Police appeal for witnesses following incident near Tidworth last Sunday

Vinokourov and Kolobnev may face criminal charges over alleged Liège-Bastogne-Liège bribe

Vinokourov has admitted making payments, but says they were nothing to do with the race

Driver looking at photos on phone hits cyclist – then snaps fatally injured victim, court told

Andrzej Wojcicki claims cyclist Owain James veered across road – but witness says it was minibus that did so

Compensation to family of cyclist killed by truck at Bow cut because he jumped red light

Payout reduced even though truck also ran red ight

Brave bike shop owner rammed and threatened with crowbars as he foils MTB theft

Thieves rammed Chris Hart with a van and brandished crowbars but eventually fled empty-handed

Cheltenham thief who stole bikes to order and sold them online jailed for 32 months

Police uncover three-year conspiracy involving fake eBay and Gumtree accounts

Video round-up: Pro punch-up, Tour de France madness + bad burglary

Bumper edition: Crazy pro racing videos, Copenhagenisation, a world record attempt & some hillbillys racing their bikes

Police officer jumps on stolen bike to collar RideLondon cycle thief

Sharp-eyed officers keep eye on unattended bike – and get their man

Signs marking Yorkshire Grand Départ route being stolen by souvenir hunters

Police say some signs aimed to give lasting reminder of where race are for sale on auction sites

DEAR DOUCHEBAG BIKE THIEF…. ‘poor student’ writes to criminal who stole Giant bike

Give up now, says student to bike thief - you're on CCTV and my bike has a GPS tracker

Witness appeal after cyclist assaults man who was on bike ride with daughter

Victim was verbally abused then punched in face on Ridgeway Trail last Monday, say Dorset Police

Families of cyclists killed by drunk drug driver with 67 previous convictions appeal for harsher sentencing for dangerous drivers

Mothers of seven fatherless children launch ePetition for sentences for drivers who kill multiple victims to be doubled

Driver jailed for 18 months for vicious strangling attack on cyclist who caused imaginary wing mirror damage

Daniel Watkiss tried to force cyclist to hand over £50 'for damage' to BMW before hitting him in the face

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after hit-and-run attack on Surrey cyclist

Incident happened in Staines-upon-Thames last month; cyclist escaped without serious injuries

“Poetic justice” – man in court on bike theft charge has own bike stolen

Declan Martin was spotted by Dublin police officer riding one bike and pushing another

“Marco Pantani was murdered” – shock claim from Italy as magistrates reopen case

Family's lawyer presents new evidence claiming cyclist was beaten then made to drink cocaine diluted in water

Anti-cycling Dales councillor banned for drink driving

John Quinn claimed cyclists were "a law unto themselves", rode at 40-50mph knocked off wing mirror

Police chiefs deny post-crash phone seizure plan

ACPO denies that mobile phones will be seized after all road tcrashes, but insists it is taking issue seriously

Police to seize phones of all drivers in crashes in clampdown on illegal texting and phoning at the wheel

Road safety charities welcome move to stop drivers using phones on the road

Alec Baldwin cleared of charges for riding the wrong way up NYC street

30 Rock actor asked to be nice, following post-arrest Twitter outbursts

Not more #bloodycyclists: Social media intern slammed for ‘asking to be hit’ tweet

Kirsty Boden tweeted: “Cyclists that ride on the road rather than the perfectly good cycle lanes are asking to be hit. By me."

Cyclists’ Defence Fund appeals for help for cyclist fined for riding round a phone box

Kristian Gregory calls on Met to review Operation Safeway priorities.

Edinburgh cyclist meets man trying to sell his stolen bike – and shops him to police

Seller tells owner to take bike for spin - so he does, straight to nearby police officer

Hampshire cyclist recovers stolen bike after spotting it on eBay

John Whalvin’s Boardman CX was stolen just three days after he bought it

Three cyclists hospitalised in hit-and-run on Kent A2 — police appeal

Officers urge motor repairers to be on lookout for damaged Ford following incident on Tuesday evening

Jersey finally passes mandatory helmet law – for under 14 year olds

Wear a helmet or face a £50 fine, Jersey's youngsters told

Four years’ jail for drunk driver who killed cyclist as she chased boyfriend’s car

Victim's widow describes sentence as "disgusting" and says " this is not justice"