A witness appeal has been launched after a cyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Horndean.

The driver of a silver car did not stop after a cyclist was struck at the junction of Catherington Lane and Merchistoun Road around 10.45pm last Thursday, June 20.

The victim, a 20-year-old man from Waterlooville, suffered serious injuries with East Hampshire police launching an appeal for information and dashcam footage.

“We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision and anyone with information about the car that left the scene,” said a spokesperson for the police.

“If you have any information or relevant dash cam footage, please call 101 quoting 44240260665.”

Witnesses can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

* A red and black quad bike was stolen from a property in Forest Road, Liss Forest, sometime during early hours of Wednesday, May 29. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting 44240225220.