A man in his 90s sustained injuries which required hospital treatment when he was in a collision with a cyclist in Crown Mead Wimborne at around 3.55pm on Wednesday 20 April.

The cyclist got back onto his bike and left the area without giving their details, leaving the pedestrian with a broken wrist, broken thumb and injuries to his arms.

Police Constable Rhianna Sly, of East Dorset police, said: “I have been carrying out a number of enquiries into this incident, including checking CCTV in the area.

“I am appealing to the cyclist to do the right thing and come forward so we can take your account of what happened.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the vicinity and witnessed the incident.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220062536. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.