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| Two cyclists killed by car in Purley on Thames 'police pursuit' | |
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| Two cyclists were killed when they were struck by a car in a village during a suspected police pursuit. | Two cyclists were killed when they were struck by a car in a village during a suspected police pursuit. |
| It followed a police call-out to a "fear-for-welfare" incident in Purley Rise, Purley on Thames, West Berkshire, at about 21:00 GMT on Thursday. | It followed a police call-out to a "fear-for-welfare" incident in Purley Rise, Purley on Thames, West Berkshire, at about 21:00 GMT on Thursday. |
| Officers became aware of a black BMW convertible related to the call that struck the cyclists, both of whom died at the scene. A man was later arrested. | Officers became aware of a black BMW convertible related to the call that struck the cyclists, both of whom died at the scene. A man was later arrested. |
| One rider was named locally as 29-year-old father-of-two John Moorland. | |
| The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating the scene. | |
| 'Absolutely shocked' | 'Absolutely shocked' |
| Nearby residents have told the BBC they heard a loud bang, with police on the scene almost immediately. | Nearby residents have told the BBC they heard a loud bang, with police on the scene almost immediately. |
| A bouquet of red and white flowers was left at the scene by a woman called Karen, who said she was Mr Moorland's mother-in-law. | |
| She said: "My daughter's in bits and the children too." | |
| A local resident said he saw the victims on the ground outside his house. | |
| He added: "The car rolled over and ended up outside the house and someone was being cut out of it. | |
| "I didn't do anything as the police were already here." | |
| A bicycle seat and other debris were in bushes at the side of the road, which has a 30mph speed limit. | |
| A police spokesman said officers were supporting next of kin. | A police spokesman said officers were supporting next of kin. |
| The road was closed between the junctions of Westbury Lane and Sherwood Rise during investigations. | The road was closed between the junctions of Westbury Lane and Sherwood Rise during investigations. |
| Bill Ayling, a councillor on Purley on Thames Parish Council, said he was "absolutely shocked" to hear of the deaths. | Bill Ayling, a councillor on Purley on Thames Parish Council, said he was "absolutely shocked" to hear of the deaths. |
| He said: "I know the road very well. It is well lit at night and it's up on a hill." | |
| Parish council chairman Rick Jones said: "It's a shock. It's a very quiet village normally." | Parish council chairman Rick Jones said: "It's a shock. It's a very quiet village normally." |
| Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the BMW beforehand is asked to contact police. | Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the BMW beforehand is asked to contact police. |