Cyclist to sue over pothole injuries

A cyclist who suffered an injury to his head is planning to take legal action against the local authority he holds responsible.

Neil Parker was travelling on Frankton Lane in Stretton-on-Dunsmore last week when he struck a pothole, the Coventry Telegraph reports.

He sustained damage to his helmet and to his bike, as well as a cut to his nose and a grazed shoulder.

The 40-year-old holds Warwickshire County Council responsible and intends to seek compensation.

He remarked: "It was getting dark and water had filled the hole so I didn't notice it at first. I thought I avoided it and I had no idea just how deep it was."

According to the father-of-two, the local authority - which is headquartered in Shire Hall, Warwick - should do a better job of fixing the road surfaces.

He sees many defects when he is using the highways to get around, Mr Parker added.