Man found critically injured outside Swindon pub as police seek cyclist

A man was found critically injured outside a Swindon pub yesterday (Wednesday 23 March).

The casualty, aged in his 70s, was rushed to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after being found outside the Kingsdown Pub in Hyde Road.

He was located at 6.30pm and now police are seeking a cyclist they believe was in the area at the time of the incident – which is being investigated by crash detectives.

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It’s not clear if police believe the victim, who now is being treated at the Great Western Hospital, was struck by a cyclist.

“A cyclist is thought to have been in the area at the time and tapped on the window of the pub”, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said.

Adding: “If this was you, or if you know who this person is, please contact us as a matter of urgency.

“We would also like to hear from anyone else who may have seen what took place.

“Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation team on 01225 694597 or email [email protected] quoting log 54230030988.”

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