POLICE have released an image of a tractor after the driver failed to stop at the scene of a crash in North Dorset.

A woman was driving her silver Kia Sportage near the riding stables off Common Mead Lane in Gillingham when she pulled in behind a Volkswagen van to allow a tractor to pass.

As the tractor passed, it scraped the side of her car and ripped off the bumper.

The incident happened at around 11.30am on Friday, April 12.

Sergeant Steve Hughes, of North Dorset police, said: “The victim had dashcam fitted in her vehicle at the time of the collision and efforts have been made to identify the tractor and its driver, however these have so far been unsuccessful.

“I am now issuing an image from the dashcam in the hope that someone can help me identify the tractor and trailer involved.”

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 55190055249. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.