Essex Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl suffered a serious leg injury after being hit by a car in Colchester.

Police were called at around 5.20pm on Tuesday, October 3, to reports that a blue Ford Fiesta had struck a pedestrian in North Hill.

The pedestrian, a 17-year-old girl from Colchester, was taken to hospital with a serious leg injury.

She has since been discharged from hospital.

The driver, a 21-year-old woman from Colchester, remained at the scene and assisted police with their enquiries.

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

If you saw the collision or have any information that could assist officers in their investigation contact Pc Roy Linton at Stanway Roads Policing Unit on 101.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or see here.