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Bournemouth 'hit-and-run': Arrests over cyclist death Bournemouth 'hit-and-run': Arrests over cyclist death
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A man and woman have been arrested following the death of a cyclist.A man and woman have been arrested following the death of a cyclist.
The 30-year-old man from Poole was struck on the southbound carriageway of the A338 Spur Road in Bournemouth at about 22:40 BST. He died at the scene. Christopher Gibbs, 30, from Poole, was struck on the southbound carriageway of the A338 Spur Road in Bournemouth at about 22:40 BST. He died at the scene.
A white Mercedes van - later found in the Nursling area of Southampton - was reported to have hit the cyclist and failed to stop, police said.A white Mercedes van - later found in the Nursling area of Southampton - was reported to have hit the cyclist and failed to stop, police said.
Police said the pair, both from Southampton, are currently assisting officers with enquiries. Police said the pair, both aged 57 and from Southampton, were assisting officers with inquiries.
The force has not said what they have been arrested on suspicion of. The man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.
Insp Matt Butler said: "We have specially-trained officers supporting the cyclist's family at this difficult time. The woman was detained on suspicion of assisting an offender, police added.
"I would also request anyone who may have been in these areas at the relevant time and may have dashcam footage in their vehicles to please contact us." Mr Gibbs's family issued a statement paying tribute to a "well-loved and respected son".
The road was closed overnight between the Ashley Heath roundabout and the Blackwater junction. Insp Matt Butler said: "We have specially-trained officers supporting the cyclist's family at this difficult time."
He appealed to trace witnesses who were in Verwood, Dorset, or on the A31 or the A338 between 21:30 and 22:40.
The Spur Road was closed overnight between the Ashley Heath roundabout and the Blackwater junction.