A cyclist was interviewed under caution in connection with the death of a pedestrian on the Thames towpath.

Polly Friedhoff, 82, was walking on the towpath at Iffley Lock on November 20 last year when she was knocked to the ground.

She suffered serious injuries and was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, where she died on December 2.

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In a statement released this morning, Thames Valley Police confirmed that the investigation into the fatal crash remained ongoing.

“The cyclist, a 55-year-old man, was interviewed under caution on December 7 last year. He was not arrested,” senior investigating officer Sgt Edward Crofts said.

“Work is progressing on the investigation; witness appeals have been made, witnesses have been contacted by the police and CCTV enquires have been made.”

No date has been set for Ms Friedhoff’s inquest.

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