POLICE hunting the driver of a car with British plates over the hit-and-run death of a cyclist in Ibiza have made an arrest.

       The suspect, 35, who is from the UK, was formally detained late last night after handing himself in to cops.

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       The Jeep was discovered around three miles from the scene of the fatal hit-and-run Credit: Solarpix 2

       The suspect handed himself in to police after the abandoned vehicle was found Credit: Solarpix

       It came just hours after the black Jeep Wrangler that smashed into Bernat Ribas, 49, on Tuesday evening was discovered by officers.

       The abandoned vehicle, found about three miles from the scene, was towed away and is set to be analysed by forensic experts.

       It is believed that the driver was involved in a head-on collision with Mr Ribas on a narrow road called the Camino de Benimussa.

       The suspect is then said to have careered into a rock as he fled the scene in the municipality of Sant Josep.

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       The man arrested has so far only been identified locally by his initials - S.D.

       Police today confirmed the Brit's nationality, while well-placed sources said he is a Scottish expat.

       He is understood to be grammar school-educated and is said to hail from Glasgow.

       Officials said the man, who is still being held in police custody ahead of a court appearance, did not hold a driving license.

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       A spokesman for the Civil Guard said: "The Civil Guard has arrested a British man aged 35 as the suspected author of the crimes of manslaughter, abandoning the scene of an incident, reckless driving and driving without ever having obtained the relevant authorisation to do so.

       "After the accident allegedly caused by the detainee, he fled the scene.

       "The Civil Guard spent all day yesterday trying to locate him and the vehicle, which was found in an isolated area of the municipality of Sant Josep.

       "Around midnight the suspect handed him to police at a station in San Antonio where he was read his rights and taken to another police station."

       Mr Ribas was cycling with a pal when tragedy struck.

       The friend, along with another motorist travelling behind the pair who was forced to brake sharply, gave police a description of the vehicle.

       An urgent hunt was launched for the motor, before it was spotted near an ecology and education centre just a short drive away.

       The Jeep, a right-wheel drive, was later pictured on the back of a recovery vehicle as it was escorted for analysis.

       Tributes have poured in for Mr Ribas, a well-known local sports enthusiast who had taken part in many cycling competitions over the years.

       His funeral is due to take place tomorrow.

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       Sant Josep Town Hall said in a message of condolence: "Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this moment of pain and we extend our most sincere condolences to them."

       Mayor Vicent Roig added: "I was very sad to learn that Bernat Ribas left us suddenly after this tragic accident."