A WOMAN in her 70s was injured by a cyclist while crossing a road, and policing are appealing for witnesses.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the collision on Cowley Road.

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At around 1.15pm on Tuesday, October 8, the victim, a woman in 70s, was crossing Cowley Road directly opposite The Regal bingo hall when she was involved in a collision with a cyclist.

She was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has since been discharged.

Investigating officer, PC Andy Wickens, of the Roads Policing Unit based at Abingdon, said: “I am appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident to please come forward.

“I would also like to appeal to a cyclist who stopped briefly at the time of the incident to get in touch, as we would like to speak to them further."

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Anyone with information about can contact police on 101, quoting reference 43190313958, or make a report online.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.