A CYCLIST was injured following a collision with a car, whose driver fled the scene without stopping.

The incident happened at 9.15am today (Saturday, 1 January) in Romford Road, South Ockendon.

A statement from Essex Police says: "Officers attended and established a car and bicycle were involved.

"The cyclist has sustained injuries to their head and collarbone but they are not described as life-threatening or life-changing.

"The vehicle failed to stop at the scene and our enquiries are ongoing to locate it.

"If you saw anything, have any CCTV, dash cam or doorbell footage, or have any information please get in contact with us.

"Please quote incident 926 of 1 February.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."