A CYCLIST has died after falling from his bike on Westward Road in Ebley.

Air ambulance, police and rapid response vehicles were called at 5.40pm to the incident.

A police spokesman said: "An elderly male was cycling along Westward Road in the direction of Cashes Green.

"He fell from his bike and was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.

"His next of kin have been informed.

"The incident is not being treated as suspicious."

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to contact police on 101, quoting incident 378 of May 8.

The road has now been re-opened.