POLICE are hunting a hit and run driver who left a cyclist with serious injuries after a crash in Wimborne.

The cyclist was riding south from Wimborne in the Julian's Road area at 10.50pm on Saturday when the collision took place.

Officers said debris left at the scene suggests a Volkswagen Polo was involved in the incident, which took place on an unlit section of road.

A spokesman for Dorset Police said the "circumstances are still to be fully investigated" but said the vehicle has not yet been identified and appealed for information from the public.

He said officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw the collision or either of the vehicles before the accident took place.

Anyone with information is urged to call 101 or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.