ARREST MADE FOLLOWING FATAL NANTWICH COLLISION

Police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal collision near Nantwich yesterday (Tuesday 12th November).

The 36-year-old was arrested in Wigan this afternoon. He remains in custody at this time.

Officers have now traced a lorry believed to be involved in the collision and enquiries are continuing at this time.

Emergency services were called at 1.40pm yesterday following reports of a collision between a lorry and a cyclist on the A530 Whitchurch Road at Baddington Bridge near Nantwich.

Sadly, the cyclist – Stewart Gandy, aged 65, from Crewe – died at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information, which might assist officers with their enquiries, is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 453 of 12 November.

Information can also be passed on anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.