A cyclist aged in his 60s was injured during a hit-and-run crash with a car in Essex.

The crash happened on the A120 in the Bradwell area, heading towards Coggeshall, at around 5.45am today.

The car, believed to be a black Ford, failed to stop after colliding with a bicycle.

The male cyclist suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police are appealing for witnesses to get in touch.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact Pc Alan Lamb from the Stanway Roads Policing Unit on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.