No third-party involvement in cyclist's death

On the left of the picture is a triangular roadsign which has a red border, and white centre. It has a N shape on it which represents a bend in the road. On the right is the road with one car in a passing place, and another in the distance.Image source, Jenny Kirk/BBC
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Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a cyclist in a Norfolk village

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There was no third-party involvement in the death of a cyclist a week ago, police said.

A man in his 60s was found in a serious condition on Blossom Hill in Matlaske, near Holt, at 13:30 GMT on 1 March.

Norfolk Police initially said it was investigating a potential hit-and-run in the village.

However, the force said following a post-mortem examination, the man, who has not yet been named, died as a result of a medical episode.

The cyclist had been travelling towards Holt and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed while officers carried out inquiries.

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