A CYCLIST has died after hitting a tree in Henley on Thames.

Thames Valley Police (TVP) said at about 2.40pm on Sunday (April 4) a cyclist was involved in a collision with a tree on the Marlow Road, Henley on Thames.

The cyclist is believed to have been riding from Henley, in the direction of Marlow.

The force said no other vehicles are believed to have been involved.

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The cyclist, a man in his fifties from Windlesham, Surrey, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Their next of kin have been informed and are been supported by specially trained officers.

Police would like to hear from any witnesses who saw the incident or the cyclist on the Marlow Road prior to it occurring.

The force is asking drivers in the area at this time to check their dash cams and contact them if they have any relevant footage.

Sergeant Darren Brown of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit based at Three Mile Cross, said: “Our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this difficult time.

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“We are investigating the circumstances following this incident and we would like to hear from anyone who saw the incident to please come forward.

“Additionally we would ask drivers in the area at the time to please check their dash-cams and contact us if they have any relevant footage.

“Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 43210141362”.