A cyclist who died following a collision with a lorry has been formally identified.

Police were called by London Ambulance Service at 04:35hrs on Monday, 8 October to reports of an injured male at  Bronze Age Way, Erith.

Officers attended and found a 60-year-old cyclist, Brian Barnett of Duxford House SE2, had been in collision with a lorry, which did not stop at the scene.

Despite the efforts of LAS medics, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 05:27hrs.

His next of kin are aware.

An image of Mr Barnett has been provided by his family.

The lorry was found at 06:10hrs in London Road, Swanley.

The driver was arrested and later released under investigation.

Enquiries continue.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information is asked to contact the SCIU by dialling 101 and quoting reference 844/8OCT