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Cyclist to be prosecuted for “riding in the middle of the road” after filming a driver using mobile phone

The cyclist is set to face trial for “riding without due care and attention”, while the driver has received a police “advisory letter” but faced no criminal case.

Mon, Feb 26, 2024 14:12

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Victims call for more police at hotspot for violent bikejacking gangs targeting “list” of high-value bikes

One cyclist — targeted by motorbike-riding bikejackers while riding a £15,000 Pinarello Dogma — said it is "normally the same three brands: Pinarello, Bianchi and S-Works", with Brompton also reportedly writing to the Met Police commissioner urging action

Thu, Feb 22, 2024 10:43

Near Miss of the Day 888: Police to take action against driver who emergency stopped “six inches” from cyclist and seven-year-old son after “blindly following car in front”

"I had two bright front lights as well as flashing blue lights on my wheel spokes. The bike is massive and well-illuminated in all directions so there is zero excuse for not seeing it."

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 17:44

Damage to windscreen after police officer driving on wrong side of road hits cyclist

Police officer who crashed into cyclist was driving on wrong side of the road, watchdog confirms

The collision, which took place during an emergency call, was the second crash in the space of two weeks involving the driver of a police vehicle and a vulnerable road user on the same stretch of road

Tue, Jan 23, 2024 15:59

Road rage motorist arrested for dangerous driving after knocking cyclist over and throwing bike away

"He deliberately shoved me into oncoming traffic, then used his vehicle to drive over the poor cyclist who'd come to help me, and then he pushed me..."

Sat, Jan 13, 2024 11:33

New figures reveal two bike-jackings a day now taking place in London

Recent incidents target riders in and around Regent’s Park in the early morning

Sun, Dec 31, 2023 15:41

‘Police’ scold cyclist riding with pet cat in basket for not wearing a helmet after moped rider knocks them off (@sigirides/Twitter)

‘Police’ scold cyclist riding with pet cat in basket for not wearing a helmet after moped rider knocks them off bike

The Metropolitan Police has since confirmed the advice came from a plain-clothes officer, who stopped to dish out the unwanted rebuke following the collision in central London

Tue, Nov 14, 2023 13:45

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Do you know this man? Police in east London seek cyclist after bike rider killed in crash involving Tesla

Fatal collision happened in Shoreditch on 14 August, officers believe man they are seeking may have interacted with driver shortly beforehand

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 19:57

Cyclist bemoans police reporting system as furious driver who shouted abuse and got out car to confront him “gets a talking to”

"A victim of a crime shouldn't have to know the system [...] if you think this is about cyclists vs motorists, it isn't. It's about the basic ability for laws and norms to be upheld"

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 09:47

Deliveroo cyclist stabbed was reportedly trying to stop thief stealing his bike

Police arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a food delivery cyclist was attacked outside a McDonald's in north London on Saturday

Sun, Jul 02, 2023 15:14