Hartlepool man remanded in custody after court appearance over cyclist's death

William Lee Stallard, 35, appeared at Teesside Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, August 1 after being arrested and charged by Cleveland Police following the death of cyclist Michael Waistell.

A spokeswoman for the force confirmed to the Mail on Saturday that Stallard, of Moffat Road, Hartlepool, was remanded in custody after the hearing.

He will appear at Teesside Crown Court on Tuesday, September 1.

Emergency services – including police and the North East Ambulance Service – were called to Mowbray Road, Hartlepool, at 6.45am on Friday, July 31 following reports of a serious collision involving a cyclist and a white Transit van.

Mr Waistell, aged 58, was the cyclist who died at the scene.

Cleveland Police continues to appeal for more information regarding the incident.

Contact the force via the 101 number, quoting event 123481.

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