Cyclist Neil Thompson killed in crash with car in Leicestershire (19/1/12)
A cyclist who was killed in a road collision in Leicestershire has been named by police.
The crash, which also involved a Nissan car, happened on Botcheston Road, near Desford, on 19 January.
Neil Thompson, 54, of Kirkby Mallory, received fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No-one else was injured.
A 61-year-old man arrested over the incident has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
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