Man bailed over A31 Bentley cyclist crash death

Lee Martin will be 'sorely missed' by his family

A man arrested after a cyclist died following a crash with a van on the A31 in Hampshire has been bailed.

Cyclist Lee Martin, 48, from Basingstoke, died in hospital after he was hit by a white Ford Transit van, near to the junction with Station Road at Bentley on Wednesday.

A 29-year-old man, from Alton, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He has been released on bail until 18 December pending further inquiries.

A statement released on behalf of Mr Martin's family, said they were "devastated".

The crash happened near the Station Road junction at Bentley

It said: "He was a protective and loyal husband, father, son and brother.

"Big Lee will be missed by many friends and family members, but he will never be forgotten."