Cyclist injured in Botcheston

Monday, 3 February 2020 13:00

It happened on Monday 27th January in Desford Lane.

Leicestershire police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was injured in Botcheston.

It happened between on Monday 27th January in the morning on Desford Lane and involved a cyclist and a blue Vauxhall Corsa.

It's believed the cyclist came off his bike after the car overtook him just after the Bosworth Road turning.

The cyclist sustained an injury to his hand which required hospital treatment.

Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area and saw anything.

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