Yardley: Murder arrests after man dies in e-bike hit-and-run

Emergency services were called to the junction of Vera Road and Moat Lane, Yardley, at about 23:55 BST on Tuesday

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a cyclist was killed when the electric bike he was riding was hit by a car.

The car was then driven away from the junction of Vera Road and Moat Lane, Yardley, Birmingham, where the crash happened late on Tuesday evening.

The 22-year-old cyclist was found in a critical condition and, despite being treated by police, died at the scene.

The arrested men are aged 17, 19 and 20. The car has not yet been traced.

West Midlands Police was looking for a white Seat Leon thought to be involved in the crash.

Floral tributes and balloons have been left at the scene in Yardley

The arrested men were detained at a property in Yardley and remain in custody.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage has been asked to contact the force.