Bolton crash: Man arrested after cyclist dies in hit-and-run

A cyclist has died after being knocked down by a car in a hit-and-run, police have said.

The man in his 50s was killed after being struck at the junction of Chorley New Road and Victoria Road, Horwich, Bolton, at about 05:00 BST on Thursday.

Greater Manchester Police said a grey VW Polo was later found by detectives.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been bailed pending further inquiries.

Sgt Andrew Page said the force was following a number of lines of inquiry and urged anyone with information to get in touch.

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