Newport: Cyclist dies in hospital after Boxing Day crash

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A road near Newport
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A Mini Cooper and a push bike crashed at about 17:20 GMT near Newport, police say

A 51-year-old cyclist has died after being struck by a car on Boxing Day.

Gwent Police said a Mini Cooper and a push bike crashed at about 17:20 GMT between Newport and Marshfield, near the junction with Pound Hill.

The man who was from Cardiff was taken to hospital but later died.

Police arrested a 74-year-old woman, from Cardiff, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and she remains in custody for questioning.

Police are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage of the incident.