A CYCLIST was knocked off his bike in Oxford during rush hour this morning.

Members of the public and police from a nearby riot van rushed to help the man who was seen lying in the middle of the street.

The incident happened on St Aldate's just after 9am.

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One eyewitness confirmed that this was not a hit-and-run.

They added: "The car appeared to be turning right from Speedwell Street into St Aldate's when it struck the male cyclist, who was on a drop handler racing bike."

Photographs from the scene show a paramedic kneeling down to assist the victim and an ambulance arriving.