A MAN has sadly died after suffering a medical episode by the roadside.

An emergency service presence was reported in the Winwick Quay area at around rush hour yesterday afternoon, Monday.

Police officers and paramedics from North West Ambulance Service were in attendance at the scene to treat the 53-year-old, who is believed to have been on a bicycle.

Sadly however, he was pronounced dead, despite the best efforts of those present.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: “At 5pm on Monday, August 15, police were called to reports of concern for the safety of a man on Calver Road.

“Officers attended along with paramedics, but despite efforts to treat the 53-year-old, he sadly died.

“His death is being treated as a medical episode and his family have been notified.”