Leverington crash between car and cyclist on Dowgate Road

Emergency services were called to Dowgate Road, in Leverington, at around 4.40am. <i>(Image: StreetView/Newsquest)</i>
Emergency services were called to Dowgate Road, in Leverington, at around 4.40am. (Image: StreetView/Newsquest)
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Police have arrested a 21-year-old man after a cyclist was left seriously injured in a crash on Saturday (August 16). 

Emergency services were called to Dowgate Road, in Leverington, at around 4.40am to reports of a collision between a car and pedal cycle. 

A 21-year-old man, of Upwell, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to provide a breath test and attempted murder.

He is also accused of driving with excess alcohol and has been released on bail until November 14. 

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: "The cyclist, a 21-year-old from Yaxley, was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital for treatment for injuries believed not be life-threatening."

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