A CYLIST has been hospitalised after a serious crash in Newbury.

The incident happened at about 7.30pm on Thursday (October 19) between a cyclist and a black Audi on Oxford Street, near to the Clock Tower.

Aman in his forties has suffered serious injuries, including multiple fractured ribs, which required hospital treatment. He remains in hospital at this time.

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Investigating officer PC Benjamin Taylor, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “I’m appealing to anybody who was driving in the area at around 7.30pm and who may have dash-cam to please check this and contact Thames Valley Police if it has captured the incident."

Anyone with information is urged to contact please quoting reference number 43230471162.