A MOTORCYCLIST was injured in a crash near Bridport - and police are now seeking the driver of the other vehicle who failed to stop.

Officers investigating a fail-to-stop collision near Bridport are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Dorset Police received a report at 5.05pm on Thursday March 17 of a collision involving a car and a Lexmoto Hawk motorbike on Mutton Street in Marshwood.

The car – described as possibly a blue Mini – failed to stop at the scene.

The motorcyclist – a man aged in his 20s from Devon – sustained injuries that required medical treatment.

Police Constable Paul Miners, of West Dorset police, said: “Enquiries are underway to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

“I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed what happened.

“I would also like to speak to any motorists who were travelling along Mutton Street and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.”

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 55220042987. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.