AN INVESTIGATION is underway following a hit-and-run in Southend.

Police were called to Liftsan Way around 8.35am today amid reports of a collision between a car and a bike.

The car reportedly drove off after the collision, leaving the cyclist behind.

A police spokesman said the cyclist did not suffer any injuries.

He added: “We need anyone who saw anything or has any CCTV, dash cam, or doorbell footage to contact us."

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If you have any information you can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

Quote incident 234 of January 27.

You can also call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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