A MAN has died following a collision between a bicycle and car in Shorwell this morning (Sunday, June 5).

Police were called at around 10.15am with reports that a cyclist travelling on Main Road had collided with a Land Rover Freelander, near the New Barn Lane junction.

The cyclist, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced dead by medical experts a short time later.

His next of kin have been informed, and formal identification remains ongoing.

Following the collision, road closures were put in place however these have now been lifted.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision, or the moments leading up to it to contact them on 101, quoting 44220221925.