Man charged after cyclist seriously hurt in crash in Fleetwood

A man has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a cyclist was hit by a car.

The victim had been cycling on the pavement in Fleetwood, Lancashire, on Sunday at 13:30 BST when he was struck by a Peugeot 206, police have said.

The cyclist, in his 20s, suffered serious arm and leg injuries and was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

Gareth Baker, 24, of Harbour Way, Fleetwood, is also charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

He is due to appear before Blackpool Magistrates' Court later.

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