FLORAL tributes have been left at the scene of an alleged hit-and-run collision that led to the death of a cyclist from St Helens.

The tragedy happened at about 6.30am on Islands Brow on Friday, December 1.

A collision between a car and a bike is believed to have happened close to the junction with Hinckley Road.

Emergency services were called and found a cyclist was injured on the road.

The cyclist, a man in his 50s, was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital, but despite the efforts of medical staff at hospital, he later died.

The tragedy has caused shock on sadness in the community, particularly among the residents who live in the Blackbrook, Islands Brow and Laffak.

The man’s identity has not been formally released but people have been taken to social media to write tributes to him.

At the scene, bouquets of flowers have been left along with a cycling shirt that includes a poignant message.

On Friday night, Merseyside Police confirmed that a 60-year-old man and 31-year-old woman from the St Helens area had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a road traffic collision.

They remained in custody and urgent enquiries are continuing. There have been no further updates from police since then.

Officers did say they are appealing for anyone who was in the Haresfinch and Parr area of St Helens, particularly those travelling on Woodlands Road, Green Leach Lane, Islands Brow or Park Road, between the hours of 6.17am and 6.31am to get in touch.

Sergeant Simon Duffy said: "We are also keen to speak to anyone that noticed a silver coloured Skoda Fabia hatchback in these areas and I would urge people to review their dashcam if they travelled in the area at this time and speak to us as a matter of urgency if they believe they captured something significant."

Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact SCIU on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk.

Alternatively DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 23001212020.