A TEENAGE paperboy who was in collision with a car on his way home from his round has died.

Castle Hall Academy pupil Declan Newsome, 15, was seriously injured in the crash with the silver Suzuki car in Hopton Avenue and died yesterday at Leeds General Infirmary.

Police are now re-appealing for witnesses to the road traffic collision which took place on Monday, July 9.

Police would especially like to speak to other motorists in the area at the time who saw the Suzuki and the bicycle and how they were being driven and ridden along Hopton Avenue prior to the collision.

Witnesses should contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team on 01924 293 047 or via 101.