A cyclist broke his collarbone and multiple ribs in a serious injury road traffic collision in West Oxfordshire.

The man in his 60s was cycling along New Yatt Road in North Leigh, a village near Witney, when the collision happened on Tuesday (October 17).

The cyclist fell off his bike at around 2.25pm with police saying a vehicle was following him at the time.

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His serious injuries required hospital treatment, and he has since been discharged.

Thames Valley Police has appealed for witnesses.

Investigating officer PC Neil Bowker, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are appealing for any witnesses to this collision, whereby a man has sustained serious injuries, to please contact the force.

“Anyone with information or dash-cam footage can call us on 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43230467309.

“Alternatively, you can call the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.”