Arrest after moped hit cyclist and failed to stop

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A 19-YEAR-OLD man was arrested after a moped failed to stop after a collision with a cyclist.

Police were called after the collision on Station Road, Garswood on Sunday afternoon (May 10).

The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, from Ashton-in-Makerfield, suffered small lacerations and swelling to a leg, hand and arm, say police.

A police helicopter was also used to help search for a suspect.

A 19-year-old man from Ashton-in-Makerfield was arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle dangerously, while unfit through drugs, failing to stop after a road traffic accident and possession of a Class B drug.

He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

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