A cyclist is in critical condition after a suspected hit and run.

The 20-year-old cyclist was found seriously injured in Church Road, near Goldsmith Road in Leyton at 2.48pm on Saturday (February 23).

Police and London Ambulance Service were called to the scene after reports of a collision between a car and cyclist.

The cyclist was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital where he remains currently in a critical condition.

The car involved in the collision is believed to be a silver Vauxhall Vectra which failed to stop at the scene.

It is thought to be a 2004 to 2008 Vauxhall Vectra model and will have extensive front windscreen passage to the passenger side, damaged headlights and will be missing part of its front bumper.

Detective Constable Mark Aken from the Roads and Transport Policing Command said: "The cyclist involved in this collision has suffered extremely serious injuries that have left him fighting for his life in hospital. I would urgently like to trace the driver of the Vauxhall Vectra."

Anyone who has seen this vehicle or with information should call 020 7232 7839 or email mark.aken@met.police.uk.