A 36-YEAR-OLD cyclist died after a collision last night.

He was riding south along North Bridge Street in Sunderland, near its junction with Barclay Street when the incident took place at 7.21pm.

A Northumbria Police spokesman said the cyclist was taken to Sunderland Royal Hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Witnesses are asked to call officers on 03456-043043, extension 69191.