POLICE today appealed for witnesses after a cyclist was injured in Headington.

Shortly before midnight on Thursday, a cyclist was involved in a collision with a small black vehicle in Old High Street, near the Somerfield supermarket. The cyclist, a 22-year-old man, suffered minor injuries.

PC Richard Saywell, of Abingdon Roads Policing Department, said: "I appeal to the driver of the car to contact police as it is an offence to drive away from an incident like this without passing on your details. I also appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision to get in touch."

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Abingdon Roads Policing Department via Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don't want to speak to police and don't want to leave your name contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.