Two arrested after man killed on Oxfordshire border

Witnesses are being sought by police after a man died in a single vehicle crash on the A361 Banbury Road in Chipping Warden close to Banbury.

The incident happened when a a BMW M1000R motorbike which had been travelling south on Banbury Road, at the approach to Hogg End Road, left the carriageway and came to rest in bushes at about 8.30pm on Friday (May 1).

As a result of the collision, the rider of the motorbike, a man in his 40s, died at the scene.

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Northamptonshire Police detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit would like to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam footage that captured any part of the collision.

A spokesperson for the police force said: “Anyone with information is asked to email CollisionAppeals@northants.police.uk or call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or Northamptonshire Police on 101.

“Please quote incident number 26000251842 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.”

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Police also added that two men have been arrested in relation to the tragic incident on the Oxfordshire border.

Both suspects have been apprehended on suspicion of aiding and abetting causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving, in relation to the collision.

As of today (Saturday, May 2), both men remain in Northamptonshire Police custody today.