A cyclist has died from a cardiac arrest after coming off his bike in Hemel Hempstead on Sunday.

The incident occurred at around 1.30pm yesterday in Pouchen End Lane, when a man in his 60s, for reasons yet to be established, came off his black and blue mountain e-bike, suffering a cardiac arrest.

He sadly died at the scene, and his next of kin have been informed.

A black Ford Fiesta was reported to be travelling nearby at the time, and the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene until officers arrived. No arrests have been made.

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"Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this sad time," said Sergeant Tim Davies, from the Road Policing Unit.

"Our enquiries are continuing, and we are appealing for any witnesses to please come forward.

"Were you travelling in the area at the time and saw what happened? Additionally, if you saw the cyclist, who was wearing a black top with a black helmet, or the black Ford Fiesta travelling on the road, please get in touch.

"I am also asking anyone who was driving in the area and has a dash cam fitted to please check it as you may have recorded some crucial footage to assist our investigation."

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Anyone with information is asked to please email Sgt Davies at timothy.davies@herts.police.uk.

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime ISR 348 of 16 July.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.