Cyclist is found dead by driver in Kingswinford

A cyclist who worked in Wolverhampton was found dead at the roadside by a passing driver, it was revealed today.

Paul Lake, aged 45, had suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have said it is not clear how Mr Lake, who worked as an inspector for Wolverhampton Homes, was injured before he was discovered in Stallings Lane, Kingswinford, on Sunday.

A passer-by spotted him lying at the roadside at about 5.40pm.

Darlaston-born Mr Lake, who lived in Kingswinford, was lying on a grass verge lined by trees on the Gornal-bound side of the road.

Police are now waiting for the results of a post mortem.

Friends today paid tribute. Tony Hassall, aged 66, of East Park, said he had worked with Mr Lake several years ago. "I'm so upset – absolutely in bits. He was a lovely fellow, a real gentleman," he said.

Nearby residents and workers say the road would have been "deserted" as it is currently shut to through traffic for sewer works.

Anyone who saw what happened on or around Stallings Lane is urged to call police on 101.