Motorcyclist injured in hit-and-run in Poole

A motorbike rider was left with a serious injury following a collision on the A3049 Canford Way in which the driver of the car failed to stop.

Dorset Police received a report at 5.17pm on Tuesday 17 February of the collision involving a car and a red Honda motorbike.

The motorbike rider – a local man in his 30s – was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police Sergeant Chris Brolan, of Poole police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this collision, and I am really keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened.

“Also, I would like to hear from any motorists who were travelling in the area and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260023702. Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online via its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.