Murder probe after e-bike cyclist killed in horror crash in Kensington

Murder probe after e-bike cyclist killed in horror crash in Kensington Police were called to reports of a man found seriously injured in North Pole Road in Kensington, west London, at 1am on Friday Police have launched a murder probe after a 24-year-old e-bike rider was killed in a crash with a moped which is thought to have been chasing him. The crash took place in Kensington, west London, at 1am on Friday, the Metropolitan Police said. Police were called to reports of a man found seriously injured in North Pole Road, west London, about 20 minutes later. Paramedics from London Ambulance Service also rushed to the incident but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Met is searching for the moped rider and investigators are appealing for witnesses to the collision and preceding events. Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at what is a very difficult time. "We have launched a full investigation and are working hard to get answers and establish exactly what happened. "Our team are pursuing a number of lines of inquiry, including efforts to identify and trace the rider of the moped." He added: "As part of this, we’re urging anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen the e-bike or the moped to get in touch with us as soon as possible. "If you have any information that could help, please come forward." Anyone with information is asked to contact the Met on 101 quoting 414/25SEP26 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.