Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward following a serious collision in Scraptoft Lane last night (Monday 12 October). Police were called to the scene, close to the junction with Barbara Avenue, just after 10pm following a report of a collision involving a blue Toyota Yaris and a pushbike. The cyclist, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and is continuing to receive treatment. A 20-year-old man was arrested

Scraptoft Lane is closed at the junction of Radiant Road tonight due to a Road traffic collision. Police and Leicestershire fire service are currently at the scene. The crash happened at the junction near to the off licence around 7:30pm. We have no details on any injuries at this time, please avoid the area if possible. Pictures - supplied