POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist died following an accident in Penarth around 5.40pm on Wednesday, July 16.

Rider Martin Trinder, who was aged 25 and from Cardiff, was cycling along St Augustine's Crescent, going down a steep hill towards St Augustine's Road, when he appears to have lost control and fallen, causing himself serious injuries.

Mr Trinder was taken to University Hospital Wales, and remained there until Tuesday, July 22, where he died from his injuries.

South Wales Police is asking for anyone who may have witnessed the accident, or anyone with information connected to the incident, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1400256228.