Hackney cyclist who died in Kenworthy Road collision named

Cyclist Harry Webb

Cyclist Harry Webb (Photograph: Metropolitan Police)

A young cyclist who died following a collision with a car has been named by police.

He was 27-year-old Harry Webb who was originally from Powys, Wales but had been living in Hackney.

Harry Webb, 27 was cycling in Kenworthy Road at around 7.30pm on Sunday 10 September when he was hit by a car that then collided with another vehicle.

Mr Webb was taken to hospital following the collision, but died two days later, on Tuesday 12 September.

His family were informed and are being supported by specially trained police officers.

The driver of the car, a 24-year-old woman, was arrested and has been bailed pending further enquiries, to a date in early December.

Detectives from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit continue to appeal to any people who witnessed the collision, or any road users with camera footage, to come forward.

An investigation was launched after officers were called at approximately 19:40hrs on Sunday, 10 September to reports of a cyclist who was injured in a collision in Kenworthy Road, E9.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 020 7232 7839 or contact via X @MetCC. Please quote CAD CAD7039/10SEP.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.