A ROAD was closed for six hours on Sunday (November 10) after a cyclist discovered the body of a dead motorbike rider near the entrance to a care home.

It is not known at this stage how long the man in his 20s had been lying beside Bromsberrow Road near Redmarley, but police think he died sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning.  

Officers investigating the fatal collision are appealing for information to help determine how it happened.

The accident was reported at about 9.50am on Sunday after the cyclist came upon the dead man and his red motorbike.

A Gloucestershire Police spokesperson said: “The motorbike appears to have collided with a telegraph pole near the entrance of the Pfera Hall care home.

“The motorcyclist has been identified as a local man in his 20s and his next of kin has been informed.

“It is not known what time the collision occurred, but it is believed to have been some time during the night.

“Officers would like to hear from anyone who saw the man and his motorbike either on the road or in the area last night, or has any information which would help them with their investigation.’

A sign is also in place at the accident scene asking for information. ?Anyone who can help is asked to call Gloucestershire Constabulary on 101 quoting incident 117 of 10 November.

A spokesperson for the Stepping Stones care home said first aiders went to the scene after being alerted, but could do nothing to help. No one had heard the accident, they added