CCTV footage has been released following a hit and run that left a motorcyclist seriously injured in Poole.

Police were called to reports of a crash at traffic lights on the Hunger Hill roundabout at 2.49pm on Wednesday, April 18.

It involved a red Ducati Panigale motorcycle and a car.

The car – believed to be a silver Mercedes – failed to stop at the scene.

The motorcyclist – a 37-year-old man from the Wareham area – sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries and was taken to Poole Hospital for treatment.

Following enquiries, police have now released CCTV footage of the Mercedes which was captured travelling at speed outside the Job Centre along Dear Hay Lane following the crash.

Police Sergeant Mark Scammell, of the traffic unit, has called anyone who recognises the car, along with any witnesses, to contact police.

He said: “I am also keen to hear from anyone who was travelling in the area with dashcam fitted and may have captured all or part of the incident on camera.

“Finally, I believe this car would have been damaged in the incident and I would ask anyone who knows of a Mercedes car that has sustained damage or has been left parked suspiciously or unusually to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55180057627.