A CYCLIST has died after a collision on a Borders road on Christmas Day.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident on the A6105 between Chirnside and Duns.

The collision, between the 30-year-old male cyclist and a blue Ford Focus, happened at around 10.50am, police say.

Emergency services attended and the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sergeant Mark Banner, from the Scottish Borders Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family during this difficult time and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

“We are asking anyone who was on the A6105 on Christmas Day morning and witnessed what happened, or who may have dash-cam footage to assist with the investigation, to please get in touch.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 0841 of Friday, December 25, 2020.”