A man has died following a collision near Cirencester. The incident happened yesterday morning on the A433 Tetbury Road (October 5) and involved a motorcyclist and car.

Emergency services were called to the A433 Tetbury Road in Cirencester shortly after 9.15am with a report of a collision between a Honda motorcycle and an Audi A4. The incident is believed to have happened near to the Thames Head Inn in the town.

The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 50s and from South Cerney, sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Road closures remain in place on the stretch of road between Cirencester and Tetbury while collision investigation work takes place. Investigating officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision and has not already spoken to police or who has dashcam footage they feel may be relevant.

Information can be provided to police online by completing the following form and quoting incident 105 of 5 October: www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/