A CYCLIST has been seriously injured in a hit and run crash.

The 50-year-old man was riding along Ladies Mile, when he was clipped from behind by an unknown vehicle.

The cyclist sustained a serious injury to his wrist.

His bike was also severely damaged.

The incident happened at 3.50pm on Tuesday, October 25.

The driver of the vehicle failed to stop at the scene.

Officers are now appealing to the public to come forward with any information they feel may assist with the investigation.

The police are looking for witnesses or anyone with video footage.

PC Rachel Parr said: "Ladies Mile is a busy road which is often used as a cut through by motorists travelling through the Knutsford.

“At the time of the collision both the cyclist and the car were travelling southbound, towards Northwich Road.

“As part of our investigation, we are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident or anyone with dashcam footage of the collision or of the vehicle involved.

"The same goes to anyone with any CCTV footage which may aid to the investigation.

“I would also like to appeal directly to the driver of the car involved and urge them to come forward so we can establish exactly what took place."

Anyone with information should call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1397659 or report it online at cheshire.police.uk/tell-us.

Information can also be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.