A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after being injured in a hit and run.

The 51-year-old man was riding a bike along South Oak Lane in Wilmslow when he was involved in a collision with a van.

An air ambulance was sent to the scene but the man, who suffered a shoulder injury, was taken to hospital by land ambulance.

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Police say the man was later discharged and is now recovering at home.

The incident happened shortly before 2.45pm on Friday, September 16.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: “Police located the van which left the scene and enquiries are continuing.”

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via the report a crime website quoting IML 1368057.