POLICE are appealing for witnesses or footage of a collision in Basildon which left a moped rider needing hospital treatment.

It was reported a white car was in collision with a moped at the junction of Whitmore Way and Pendle Drive shortly before 5.30pm on Thursday, 19 January).

It is believed the car may have deliberately driven at the moped and failed to stop at the scene.

The rider of the moped was taken to hospital for treatment.

A police statement says: "If you have any information or footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. Please quote incident 878 of 19 January.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."