Man arrested following fatal collision in Bow

Peter McCombie passed away in hospital

A man has been arrested after a fatal collision between a pedestrian and cyclist in Bow.

The 28-year-old was arrested early this morning on suspicion of manslaughter and wanton and furious driving after he attended a police station.

Peter McCombie, 72, was rushed to hospital after being hit by a cyclist in Bow Road, at around 5pm on Friday, 3 July.

The cyclist did not stop at the scene.

Peter suffered serious head injuries and passed away in hospital on Saturday, 11 July.

The man’s arrest follows an appeal put out by the Met police to identify the cyclist involved.

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