A Harold Hill man suffered broken bones after an alleged hit-and-run crash on a major road.

The man, 50, was riding a motorbike on the A12 when it collided with a dark BMW car last Saturday (June 17) at around 1.30pm, Essex Police said.

It happened on the A12 near Ingatestone heading towards Chelmsford and he sustained a broken foot and ribs before being taken to hospital.

The BMW failed to stop at the scene, police added.

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Police are appealing for witnesses and ask anyone with any information, CCTV, dashcam or other footage in relation to this incident to contact them.

This can be done by submitting a report on its website or by using its online live chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

People should quote incident 741 of 17 June.

Make an anonymous report by contacting independent charity Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.