A MAN was suffered “serious” head injuries after being knocked off his electric bike by a car which allegedly did not stop.

The incident happened at around 6.20pm on Tuesday (November 5) in Bradford Road, Sherborne, near to the junction with Low’s Hill Lane.

A man in his 40s was riding his electric bicycle when he was involved in a collision with a vehicle.

“The victim was knocked unconscious as a result of the collision and it is believed the vehicle did not stop at the scene,” a Dorset Police spokesperson said.

He was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were believed to be serious but not life-changing or life-threatening.

PC Carl Wood, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries to identify the vehicle involved in this collision and I would urge any witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to please contact us.

“I would also urge the motorist involved to do the right thing and come forward so we can take your account of what happened.”

Anybody with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting reference 55240171129. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.