POLICE are urging witnesses to come forward after a 70-year-old cyclist was killed in a collision in Stroud.

The man, from Stroud, was riding his bike when a red Saab 900 XS collided with him on Bisley Road at around 2.30pm yesterday.

Officers performed CPR and an air ambulance attended but he sadly couldn't be saved and died at the scene.

Deputy Chief Constable Rod Hansen, said: "We have had many witnesses come forward and thank them for their assistance.

"We would also like to take this opportunity to thank those members of the public for their co-operation at the scene.

"Anyone else who saw the red Saab 900 XS in the area before the collision is urged to come forward.

"Call 101 and quote incident 260 of 27 October."

Four people were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

One woman, 37, from Stonehouse has been released without charge.

Three men arrested remain in custody.