A female driver left the scene after speaking with the rider

A cyclist was left seriously injured after a crash with a car on a busy Portsmouth road.

The incident, involving a cyclist and a white or silver hatchback, took place at around 6.15am on Tuesday 14 July on Western Road roundabout, near the junction with Northarbour Road.

The cyclist, a man in his 70s, sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries and was treated in hospital.

The female driver of the car did initially stop and speak with the cyclist, but no details were exchanged at the scene.

Police said: “We would like to identify this female driver so we can take their statement. If you are this driver, or know who she is, please call 101 quoting reference 44260336667.”