Inquest opens into death of cyclist killed in horror crash in Gorton

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Get the inside track on the big stories from Manchester courts with our weekly newsletter An inquest has opened into the death of a cyclist who was killed in the early hours of the morning.

Charles Lewis, known as Charlie, was riding his bike on Hyde Road in Gorton on June 2 when he was hit by a black Saab at around 1.45am.

The 56-year-old was taken to the Manchester Royal Infirmary in critical condition but despite desperate attempts to save his life, he died.

Read more: East Manchester 'legend' who died while riding bike in horror crash named as tributes pour in The driver of the car, a 66-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving but has since been released under investigation.