Teenage cyclist dies in collision near Honeybourne

A 16-year-old boy has died following a road traffic collision in Honeybourne on Thursday.

The collision involved a bike and a silver Land Rover Freelander and occurred on Buckle Street at around 1.20pm.

The boy, who was riding his bike at the time, suffered a serious head injury and was airlifted to hospital.

He sadly died from his injuries and a file is being prepared for the corner.

Police have yet to name the victim and are appealing for witnesses to the incident or people who may have seen the manner in which the vehicles were being driven prior to the collision, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident number 312S of 14 September.