Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was killed in a crash with a horse and cart in northeast London.
Officers were called to Folly Lane in Chingford just after 6pm on Wednesday following reports of a collision.
The cyclist, a 46-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene, despite the efforts of emergency services.
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The driver of the horse and cart, a 25-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of wanton and furious driving.
He remains in police custody.
Detective Sergeant Faye Cook of the Met’s Serious Collisions Investigation Unit, who is leading the investigation, said: “This is a tragic incident that has resulted in the sad death of a man.
“We have made an arrest and our investigation continues. We would ask that anyone with information, CCTV or dash cam footage to contact my officers.”
Anyone with information, CCTV or dash cam footage is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD5904/04FEB or call the SCIU on 0207 175 0753.
Information can also be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
