A CYCLIST who claims he was a victim of a hit and run incident is appealing for witnesses.

Alpesh Rao, 35, of Hinkler Road, Kenton, claims he was hit by a silver 4x4 at about 6.15pm on Monday was cycling from Culver Road and crossed Streatfield Road when he collided with the car and came off his bike.

If anyone witnessed the incident, contact Mr Rao on 07506 785 445.