Lottery winner dies after suspected hit-and-run in Essex

A lottery winner who had previously been hailed a hero for saving a police officer's life has died following a suspected hit-and-run in Essex. Anthony Canty, 30s, was cycling when he was involved in a collision with a black Ford Ka in Tiptree on May 21. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died four days later.

Canty gained public attention in April 2020 when he performed CPR on a police officer who suffered a heart attack on a bus. He stayed in touch with the officer's family and was praised for his actions. Weeks later, he won £1 million in a EuroMillions draw with his partner, Katie Sullivan, but vowed to continue his day job as a water supply worker.

Essex police have arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving under the influence of drink or drugs, and failing to stop. The suspect has been released under investigation as inquiries continue. Authorities are appealing for anyone with information, CCTV, or dashcam footage of the black Ford Ka in the Maldon Road area around the time of the collision to come forward.

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We would like to hear from anyone who saw or has footage of a black Ford Ka car being driven in the area around the time of the collision on 21 May.