Teenage cyclist left with a serious injury after a hit and run in Portsmouth - witness appeal
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was injured in a hit and run incident
A teenage cyclist has been left with a serious injury following a hit and run in Portsmouth.
The 19-year-old man was cycling on Goldsmith Avenue, near the Talbot Road junction at around 1am on Saturday, 24 May, when they were in collision with a vehicle which Hampshire Police have said was possibly a white Skoda. The driver did not stop.
Police have said the cyclist sustained a serious injury to his leg and are appealing for help to identify the car.
A spokesperson said: “We have conducted a number of enquiries and are now asking the public for any information that may assist.
“Were you in the area at the time? Perhaps you have dash-cam or doorbell footage that may help us identify the driver?
“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 with reference 44260243556. You can also submit information online via: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/“