A CYCLIST has been left with serious injuries after a hit and run in south Essex.

Essex Police were called to reports of a car and a bike being involved in a crash in Southend Road, at the junction with Outwood Common, in Billericay.

This was around 6:30am on Saturday.

The car – a Peugeot – failed to stop at the scene of the crash which left the cyclist with multiple fractures.

Officers are urging any witnesses to come forward.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We are investigating a collision in Billericay where a cyclist sustained serious injuries.

“It was reported a car, and a bike were in collision in Southend Road, at the junction with Outwood Common, at around 6.30am on Saturday, January 6.

“The car – a Peugeot – failed to stop at the scene while the cyclist was left with multiple fractures.

“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

“Please quote incident 187 of 6 January.”

Alternatively, you can contact the independent crimefighting charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.