A CYCLIST who died after being hit by a car in Middlesbrough has been named.

37-year-old Carl Eland, who was a father, from the North Ormesby area of Middlesbrough, passed away after he and a 24-year-old woman were hit by a white Vauxhall Insignia as they cycled along Homerton Road/Gribdale Road around 9:05pm on Saturday, August 21.

Carl’s family are being supported by specially trained officers.

Detectives have launched a murder investigation, after what they believe to be a deliberate and targeted act.

Officers continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone who may have seen a white Vauxhall Insignia travelling along Stainton Way, Hemlington, approximately 4:50pm on Sunday, August 22.

Anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam of the vehicle is also asked to get in touch. The registration of the vehicle is NG14 VDN.

The white Vauxhall Insignia was later found nearby; abandoned with severe fire damage.

Three men arrested in connection with the incident have been released on police bail, whilst enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote incident number 140970.

Footage can also be uploaded directly here: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/cleveland/appeal/appeal-after-man-seriously-injured-in-middlesbrough Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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