Kirkdale cyclist in hospital after crashing during police pursuit

An investigation is under way after a cyclist was knocked over after being pursued by a police officer on foot.

The man is in a "serious but stable'' condition after he collided with a taxi in Fountains Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool, at around 8.30 pm on Monday, Merseyside Police confirmed.

The matter has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) as a matter of standard practice.

A spokesman for Merseyside Police said:

"At around 8.30pm, an officer on patrol in the Fountains Road area was involved in a brief foot pursuit of a male riding a pedal cycle. The pedal cycle was ridden on to Fountains Road where it was involved in a collision with a taxi.''

The cyclist was taken to hospital suffering from a head injury.

Traffic investigators attended and an investigation into the collision has been launched.

The taxi driver stayed at the scene and is assisting police with their inquiries.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the MSOC Roads Policing team on 0151 777 5747 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.