POLICE are hunting a hit-and-run driver who left a teenage motorcyclist injured in the road after a collision.
The 17-year-old boy suffered grazing and bruising after being thrown from his bike at around 7.20pm on Sunday May 29.
The incident took place in The Grove, Christchurch and involved a motorbike and a car, which failed to stop.
Police are now urging witnesses to get in touch.
Police Constable Mark Palmer, of Dorset Police's Traffic Unit, said: "I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or manner of driving of either vehicle prior to the incident to contact me.
"Only minimal details of the car are known, but it is believed to be white, similar to a Citroen DS3, with a red and green stripe on the roof."
The motorcyclist did not need hospital treatment.
Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting occurrence number 55160081423 or call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.
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