A cyclist has been injured in a hit and run.

The 52-year-old was riding in Epping Road, Nazeing, when he was in a collision with a black car at the junction with Common Road at about 6.20am yesterday (March 2).

The driver failed to stop.

The vehicle involved was a five door car, possibly a Volkswagen Polo.

The cyclist suffered a broken left collarbone and was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow by ambulance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Chigwell road policing unit on 101 or contact independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via an anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org