POLICE are investigating a hit-and-run in Lyme Regis and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Dorset Police was called at 3.55pm on March 26 to a report of a road traffic collision on Uplyme Road involving a black Ford Fiesta, a silver Nissan Micra, a yellow Skoda Octavia and a grey Vauxhall Corsa.

It is reported that the driver of the Skoda Octavia failed to stop at the scene and drove off toward either Silver Street or Clappentail Lane.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Police Constable Megan Hall, of West Dorset police, said: “We are carrying out a number of enquiries into this collision to try and locate the driver of the Skoda.

“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident – or captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage – to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210048191. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.