A young girl was hit and knocked off her bicycle after a collision with a car in Ottery.

A white SUV-type vehicle left the 12-year-old with minor injuries, and did not stop, following the incident on Barrack Road, which took place around 4.30pm yesterday (Tuesday).

Anyone who witnessed what happened as the girl cycled past Otter Motors/Riveside Motors, towards town, has been urged to come forward by police.

If you can provide any information please contact Ottery police by emailing ottery@dc.police.uk or by calling 101 and asking for PC 2125 Dye.