A cyclist is in a life-threatening condition after a crash involving a car in Stevenage yesterday.

The incident occurred in Monkswood Way, at the junction for the Asda carpark, at around 4.40pm. Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The cyclist – a man in his 30s – sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, where he remains at this time.

An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, two ambulance officers and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance attended the scene.

The driver of the Fiat 500 involved was uninjured.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or events leading up to it should contact the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number ISR 514 of January 4.

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/Report

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.