Man, 20, arrested over murder of cyclist, 21, who was chased by gang & knifed after crashing into their car
A MAN has been arrested following the stabbing of a cyclist after he crashed into a car allegedly owned by a gang.
Police say that the 21-year-old victim, named locally as Kyron Lesner, was chased by the four men after the VW Golf they were in knocked him off his bike.
The men rushed out the car and caught up with the 21-year-old before fatally stabbing him in Slough, Berkshire, on Sunday night.
A murder probe was launched by Thames Valley Police following the horror attack, leading to the arrest of a 20-year-old man.
The man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, and is currently in police custody.
The tragedy unfolded when the men chased Mr Lesner into Waterman Court, Cippenham, where they knifed him to death before fleeing the scene.
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The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, and his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Flowers were pictured adorning the road sign on Waterman Court on Monday following the horror.
Cops say the black car could be damaged by the collision, the reported.
A police spokesman said: “Officers attended the scene where it was established that a 21-year-old man had been in a collision on his bicycle with a car, believed to be a black Volkswagen Golf in Earls Lane.
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“After the collision, approximately four males exited the Golf and chased the male into Waterman Court where he was fatally attacked. The offenders then left the scene in the black VW Golf.
“Paramedics from the South Central Ambulance Service also attended, but tragically, the man was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 9.45pm."
Senior investigating officer, DCI Andy Howard added: “This is a tragic and shocking incident, which has resulted in the death of a 21-year -old man."
He added how details of the offenders are limited and urged anyone who may have witnessed any part of the incident to come forward.
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And DCI Howard also asked those who may have seen a black VW Golf in the area on Sunday evening to come forward with any details.
Thames Valley Police are appealing to the public as they continue their investigations, asking anyone with any information or footage that could be relevant to call 101, quoting reference number 20221002-1905.