A CYCLIST was injured in a hit and run.

A black car and a cyclist were involved in a collision at the junction of Sea Road and Vermont Drive in East Preston at about 9am on Thursday, January 24.

The cyclist was knocked off his bike and needed hospital treatment.

But the driver failed to stop.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or the driver of the car to report it via email, collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk, or call 101 quoting 852 of 28/01.