POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a car and a cyclist.

The incident occurred at the junction of Hamstel Road and Southchurch Road at around 10.50pm on Wednesday July 7.

The cyclist, a man in his 50s, was riding a silver bike when the collision occurred. He was treated for minor injuries.

The car involved failed to stop at the scene and was last seen heading towards Hamstel Road.

Police do not have a description of the vehicle and are keen to hear from anyone who can identify it.

They would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw the collision, has dash cam or CCTV footage.

You can submit a report online at essex.police.uk or call 101 quoting incident number 1330 of 7 July.