Man charged over Hartlepool cyclist death

A man has been charged with causing the death of a cyclist by dangerous driving.

Michael Waistell, 58, died on Mowbray Road, Hartlepool, after the crash, which happened at about 06:45 BST on Friday.

A 35-year-old man has been charged and is due to appear at Teesside Crown Court in September.

Cleveland Police has appealed for information about a white Transit van with blue logo seen in the area.

The force wants to hear from anyone who saw it between the Easington Road and Owton Manor areas between 06:30 and 07:00 BST on Friday.