A WOMAN in her 80s suffered serious injuries and had to be taken to hospital after being hit by a bicycle.

Thames Valley Police said that the woman was hit by a dark grey Btwin hybrid bicycle on the towpath at Iffley Lock at around 12.40pm yesterday (November 20).

She was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital for further treatment, where she remains.

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The police said that no arrests have been made and are now looking for witnesses after the incident.

Senior investigating officer Sergeant James Surman, from Cowley police station, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this collision, whereby a pedestrian has sustained serious injuries, to please come forward.

“You can contact us by calling the 24-hour non-emergency number 101 or by making a report on our website, quoting reference number 43220523225.”

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This story was written by Anna Colivicchi, she joined the team this year and covers health stories for the Oxfordshire papers. 

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