POLICE are investigating a collision in Billericay where a cyclist sustained serious injuries.

It was reported a car and a bike were in collision in Southend Road, at the junction with Outwood Common, at around 6.30am on Saturday (6 January).

The car – a Peugeot – failed to stop at the scene while the cyclist was left with multiple fractures.

A police statement says: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote incident 187 of 6 January.

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

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to 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 on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."