POLICE are appealing for witnesses after the driver of a car which hit a teenager in Burnham-on-Sea failed to stop.

The incident happened at around 4pm on Wednesday (December 5) on Berrow Road, opposite the swimming pool, in Burnham.

A 13-year-old was walking on the pavement when a black Ford Fiesta mounted the pavement and collided with the teenager.

The victim was taken to hospital and later released after suffering from minor injuries.

Anyone with information should call 101, quote reference number 5218269568 and ask to speak to PC 3569 Chapman.