Crime & Legal

Round-the-world cyclist (previously fined for cycling in Bedford) has bike stolen in London (+ video)

Suicide survivor and mental health campaigner Josh Quigley set off from Edinburgh last week

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Spanish court sentenced driver, 85, to 6 months for clipping cyclist at speed

Incident near Catalan city of Lleida left rider with slight injury to his hand

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Thief who stole $5,000 test ride bike brings it back to shop – and gets arrested

Paul Verdugo Jr faces charges of grand theft and identity theft after stealing bike in California

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North Yorkshire Police quizzed over readiness for UCI Road World Championships

Police leave in Harrogate restricted as officers prepare for influx of visitors in September

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Cyclist knocked off bike then punched repeatedly by car passenger

Rider left with broken nose after collision and assault in Barrow on Monday

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Cyclist ordered to pay £50 compensation to pedestrian he crashed into in Stafford town centre

Incident yesterday was dealt with through a restorative justice process

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Near Miss of the Day 271: Coach driver’s close pass

Our regular series featuring near misses from around the country - today it's Bristol

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Murderer who threatened to run over cyclist spared jail

Incident near Faslane naval base was caught on film by victim - an off-duty MOD Police officer

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Benedict Cumberbatch “slapped” by cyclist he knocked off bike while driving his Lamborghini

Incident happened on Isle of Wight last September

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Serial bike thief filmed in police chase last year jailed again

Scott Liddle also admitted breaching criminal behaviour order banning him from Derby city centre

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Stephen Roche pledges to pay creditors of his Mallorca-based cycling holiday business €600,000

Irish ex-pro who won Triple Crown in 1987 says he wants to avoid bankruptcy - but courts may decide issue for him

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School cycling competition cancelled after thieves steal 30 Chris Hoy bikes

Kids who can’t afford bikes often stayed behind after school to use the equipment

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12-month ban for pensioner who didn’t see cyclist she killed until he was on her bonnet

Judge said the offence resulted from “a second or two moments’ inattention from a lady with an impeccable driving record”

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Martin Lewis polls Twitter over Lord Winston’s call for cyclists to be licensed and insured – and is surprised by the replies

Money Saving Expert guy says last time he got a similar reaction was from cabbies when he ran a poll about Uber

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Near Miss of the Day 270: Close pass … by a neighbour (includes swearing)

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

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Serial bike thief arrested after five weeks on the run from the police

Ashley Jordan was convicted in his absence on multiple counts including five charges of bike theft

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Thief gets away with $5,000 bike during test ride

“I knew immediately when he turned that corner, at that speed and in the direction he did, that he was not coming back”

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‘Is cycling ban just a money-making exercise?’ asks man fined for cycling in Peterborough

Enforcement firm keeps the money it collects as part of its contract

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Careless driver who caused cyclist’s death loses appeal after arguing she was only 19 and didn’t know the road

Judge said that an early guilty plea "might well have made the difference"

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Cyclist hospitalised in road rage row fined for careless cycling

Colin Jones was warned by police that if he pursued case against driver he risked being charged himself

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Welcome To Yorkshire set to come under closer scrutiny in wake of Sir Gary Verity’s departure as investigations launched into allegations over expenses and bullying

Man who brought Tour de France and World Championships to region left last month due to expenses scandal

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Near Miss of the Day 269: Quick reacting cyclist avoids being left-hooked

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it’s London

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Texas bar sued by family of cyclist killed by driver who had been drinking there blames victim for his death

Gerilyn Weberlein alleged to have been clearly drunk as bar staff continued to serve her before fatal crash

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Cyclist found riding on the M25 – against the flow of traffic

Rider given "words of advice" by police officers who escorted him to safety

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NYPD cop caught ticketing non-existent cyclist resigns

Varon Shepard entered false name on ticket - and was in police station at time alleged offence happened

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Careless driver who left cyclist in coma is roads police officer with the Met

Was handed £485 fine and seven points

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Taunton cycle safety operation sees police stop 24 cyclists and three motorists

Campaigners say unsafe nature of stretch of road contributes to high volume of pavement cycling

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Gumtree accused of failing to act on stolen cycle sales

Frame register database and buyer information on avoiding stolen bikes could easily be implemented, say theft prevention experts

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Canadian murder suspect arrested after riding bike without a helmet

Bike helmet charge was not pursued

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Jonny Bellis suspended as Drops sporting director after assaulting his girlfriend

Court hears that 2009 brain injury triggers aggression when Bellis drinks alcohol

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