A CYCLIST was treated in hospital after being involved in a collision with a motorcycle.

Police are appealing for witnesses after reports that the motorcyclist picked themselves up and rode off.

The incident happened on Saturday (April 24) at around 7pm in Bridgwater Road, Weston-super-Mare, between Beach Road and Weston General Hospital.

The cyclist, a man in his 30s, sustained facial injuries and cuts. He was taken to hospital by paramedics but has since returned home.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "The motorcyclist is said to have picked themselves up and ridden off in the direction of Burnham-on-Sea on a maroon sports-style motorbike, before officers arrived.

"We’re keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened, or any motorists who may have dashcam footage from the area, before or after the incident.

"If you can assist our enquiries please call 101 and give reference number 5221088211."