Cyclist knifed to death after being chased by gang when he crashed into car | The Sun

A CYCLIST who crashed into a gang's car was chased down and knifed to death after being knocked off his bike in a "shocking" attack.

The 21-year-old victim was found fatally wounded in Slough, Berkshire, at around 9pm on Sunday.


Cops say four men got out of a VW Golf after catching up to the victim having knocked him from his bike.

They chased him into Waterman Court, Cippenham, where they knifed him to death before fleeing the scene.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Flowers were pictured adorning the road sign on Waterman Court on Monday following the horror.

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Thames Valley Police detectives have now launched a murder investigation and are hunting the men who fled the scene.

Cops say the black car could be damaged by the collision, the Evening Standard reported.

A police spokesman said: “Officers attended the scene where it was established that a 21-year-old man had been in a collision on his bicycle with a car, believed to be a black Volkswagen Golf in Earls Lane.

“After the collision, approximately four males exited the Golf and chased the male into Waterman Court where he was fatally attacked. The offenders then left the scene in the black VW Golf.

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“Paramedics from the South Central Ambulance Service also attended, but tragically, the man was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 9.45pm."

Senior investigating officer, DCI Andy Howard added: “This is a tragic and shocking incident, which has resulted in the death of a 21-year -old man."

He added how details of the offenders are limited and urged anyone who may have witnessed any part of the incident to come forward.

And DCI Howard also asked those who may have seen a black VW Golf in the area on Sunday evening to come forward with any details.

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Thames Valley police are also keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage which could be relevant.

If you think could help the police call 101, quoting reference number 20221002-1905.

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