Pictured: Pensioner, 72, who was knocked over and killed by hit-and-run cyclist as his heartbroken relatives beg on-the-run rider to give himself up
- Family of Peter McCombie share picture and appeal for cyclist to come forward
- Mr McCombie was taken to hospital in critical condition and died eight days
- Grainy photographs show a man with short dark hair wearing a black shirt
- No arrests have been made and the police need to trace bike and witnesses
The devastated family of a pensioner killed by a hit-and-run cyclist have urged the person responsible to come forward.
Peter McCombie, 72, was struck by a biker in Bow Road, Tower Hamlets, east London, on July 3.
Mr McCombie was taken to hospital in critical condition and died eight days later with serious head injuries.
The Met Police, which has made no arrests, are still hunting the cyclist who ditched his bike and fled on foot and Peter’s family have now issued a public plea for the person to come forward.
The family of Peter McCombie, pictured, have urged the cyclist who struck him in Tower Hamlets, London, earlier this month to hand himself into police as they share his picture
Christine, Peter’s sister, said: ‘It is hard to put into words the effect losing Peter has had on our family.
‘It is incredibly difficult to process his death especially in these circumstances when we know that the person involved has not come forward.
‘I would ask the cyclist personally, please speak to police. Please do the right thing, for Peter and our family. In our position I know you would want the same.’
Grainy photographs, released by the Met earlier this month, show a man with short dark hair wearing a black shirt, black shirt and white trainers.
The first picture shows him on the saddle of his bike, but the second shows him running away.
Scotland Yard released CCTV images of the biker who struck 72-year-old Peter McCombie
Grainy photographs show a man with short dark hair wearing a black shirt and white trainers
Detective Inspector Julie Trodden appealed directly to the cyclist to turn himself in to ‘provide answers to the victim’s family, who are grieving the tragic loss of a loved one’.
She also stressed the importance of finding the abandoned bike – a critical clue which could lead them to its owner.
DI Trodden said: ‘This is an incredibly tragic incident that has left a family devastated and the person responsible has still not yet come forward.
‘This man cycled off from the scene, but from photos we can see he abandoned his cycle and then ran off.
‘If anyone knows the location of this bike please tell us, it is vital evidence. Any information you can give, even if it is just the street where you saw him, could be crucial.
‘I am also asking anyone who in the area at around 5pm on Friday, 3 July and who witnessed this collision, or the events immediately prior to and after the collision to contact the police.
‘Finally, I continue to appeal directly to the cyclist involved – please come forward to assist this investigation but, more importantly, to provide answers to the victim’s family who are grieving the tragic loss of a loved one.’
Mr McCombie was struck in Bow Road, close to Thames Magistrates’ Court, at about 5.05pm on Friday July 3
Mr McCombie was struck in Bow Road, close to Thames Magistrates’ Court, at about 5.05pm on Friday July 3.
DI Trodden added: ‘Peter was an active man who had continued to work beyond retirement age. As a result of this collision, his family, friends and colleagues are now mourning his loss.’
Any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage is asked to call police on 020 8597 4874 or 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Quote reference Cad 5779/03Jul.
To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.