Police release CCTV of hit-and-run biker who crashed into pensioner
Hunt for ‘killer cyclist’: Police release CCTV of hit-and-run biker who crashed into 72-year-old pensioner causing fatal injuries on London street
- The Met this morning released two images of biker who struck Peter McCombies
- Mr McCombies was taken to hospital in critical condition and died eight days
- Grainy photographs show a man with short dark hair wearing a black shirt
- No arrests have been made and the police are now appealing for witnesses
Detectives have ramped up their search for a hit-and-run cyclist who bolted from a fatal crash with a pensioner.
Scotland Yard this morning released CCTV images of the biker who struck 72-year-old Peter McCombies in Tower Hamlets, east London, on July 3.
Mr McCombies was taken to hospital in critical condition and died eight days later with serious head injuries.
The Met Police, which has made no arrests, are still hunting the cyclist who ditched his bike and fled on foot and have now issued a public plea for witnesses.
Grainy photographs show a man with short dark hair wearing a black shirt, black shirt and white trainers.
The first picture shows him on the saddle of his bike, but the second shows him running away.
Scotland Yard this morning released CCTV images of the biker who struck 72-year-old Peter McCombies in Tower Hamlets, east London on July 3
Grainy photographs show a man with short dark hair wearing a black shirt, black shirt and white trainers
Detective Inspector Julie Trodden appealed directly to the cyclist to turn himself in to ‘provide answers to the victim’s family, who are grieving the tragic loss of a loved one’.
She also stressed the importance of finding the abandoned bike – a critical clue which could lead them to its owner.
DI Trodden said: ‘I am appealing to anyone who recognises this man or saw him leaving the scene to call police.
‘This man cycled off from the scene, but from photos we can see he abandoned his cycle and then ran off.
‘If anyone knows the location of this bike please tell us, it is vital evidence. Any information you can give, even if it is just the street where you saw him, could be crucial.’
Mr McCombie was struck in Bow Road, close to Thames Magistrates’ Court, at about 5.05pm on Friday July 3
Mr McCombie was struck in Bow Road, close to Thames Magistrates’ Court, at about 5.05pm on Friday July 3.
DI Trodden added: ‘Peter was an active man who had continued to work beyond retirement age. As a result of this collision, his family, friends and colleagues are now mourning his loss.
‘I am also asking anyone who in the area at around 5pm on Friday July 3 and who witnessed this collision, or the events immediately prior to and after the collision, to contact the police.
‘Finally, I continue to appeal directly to the cyclist involved – please come forward to assist this investigation but, more importantly, to provide answers to the victim’s family, who are grieving the tragic loss of a loved one.’
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