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Cyclist killed in collision with moped as murder investigation launched

Police have launched a murder investigation after an e-bike rider died following a collision with a moped in North Kensington.

The Met Police were called at around 1.20am on Friday to a report of a man found seriously injured on North Pole Road.

The 24-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Police believe the moped involved in the collision had been pursuing the e-bike prior to the incident.

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Detective chief inspector Neil John, who is leading the investigation, said: "Our thoughts are with the victim's family at what is a very difficult time.

"We have launched a full investigation and are working hard to get answers and establish exactly what happened. Our team are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry, including efforts to identify and trace the rider of the moped.

"As part of this, we're urging anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen the e-bike or the moped to get in touch with us as soon as possible. If you have any information that could help, please come forward."

Sky News

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