Motorcyclist dies in bypass crash

A 50-year-old driver has been arrested after a crash in Gloucestershire in which a motorcyclist died.

A Ford Focus car collided with a Suzuki bike on the A40 Northleach bypass on Wednesday.

The biker, 40, was declared dead at the scene. The car driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He was released on police bail pending further enquiries until 22 July. The coroner has been informed of the death.

The A40 was closed at the Northleach roundabout for six hours as a result of the accident.