UPDATE: Victim named following fatal collision in Beckton

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision in east London.

On Tuesday, 10 March at 17:51hrs, police were called to reports of a road traffic collision between a bus and a cyclist on Atlantis Avenue, Beckton.

Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.

A 43-year-old cyclist, who has since been named as Richard Wisken, was assessed at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital. He sadly died in hospital on Sunday, 15 March. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The driver stopped at the scene and assisted police with enquiries. No arrests have been made.

Police are now appealing to the public for any information about the incident, including dashcam footage of the collision.

Detective Inspector Mark Braithwaite, from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with Richard’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.

“As we continue our investigation, we appeal for any information that could help us with our enquiries.

“We are interested in speaking to anyone who saw the incident, but has not yet spoken to police, and would ask them to come forward as soon as possible. We are also particularly interested in dash cam footage or CCTV.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Unit on 0208 597 9874, or via 101 quoting CAD6223/10MAR26.