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Horse and cart driver, 35, arrested after cyclist killed in crash

A horse and cart driver has been arrested after a fatal collision with a cyclist in London.

A 46-year-old man who had been riding an e-bike was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services rushed to Folly Lane, Chingford, at around 6pm on Wednesday.

The driver of the horse and cart, 25, has since been arrested on suspicion of wanton and furious driving. 

He remains in custody.  

Detective Sergeant Faye Cook, from the Met’s serious collisions investigation unit (SCIU), said: ‘This is a tragic incident that has resulted in the sad death of a man.

‘We have made an arrest and our investigation continues. We would ask that anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage to contact my officers.’

A 46-year-old man has died after a fatal collision on Folly Lane in East London

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