A man has died after a crash between an e-bike and horse and cart in Chingford - with an arrest made.
Police were called to Folly Lane soon after 8pm yesterday (February 4).
Paramedics treated the e-bike rider - a 46-year-old man - but he died at the scene.
The driver of the horse and cart, a 25-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of wanton and furious driving and remains in custody.
The incident happened on the lane leading to Waltham Forest Muslim Cemetery.
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Officers are still appealing for witnesses to the incident or anyone with footage to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Faye Cook of the Met’s Serious Collisions Investigation Unit, who is leading the investigation, 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 dash cam footage to contact my officers.”
Anyone with information, CCTV or dash cam footage is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD5904/04FEB or call the SCIU on 0207 175 0753.
A report can be made anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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