A cyclist suffered serious injuries after being knocked off his bike by a motorist who then sped off.

The crash occurred on the A414 near the Park Street roundabout sometime between 6.20am and 6.40am on Tuesday, February 8.

Hertfordshire Constabulary says a man was riding along the hard shoulder of the westbound carriageway between St Albans and Hemel Hempstead when he was knocked off his bicycle by an unknown vehicle.

The force says the driver did not stop at the scene.

The cyclist was taken to hospital where it was ascertained he had sustained serious injuries.

He was released a week later and continues to recover at home.

Police are now appealing for witnesses and information as part of their enquiries.

PC Amy Nugent, who is investigating, said: “Our enquiries are continuing at this time to trace the vehicle involved in the collision.

“If you were driving in the area at the time and have dash cam fitted to your vehicle, we’d ask you to please review any footage and contact us if you believe you may have captured something of note.

“If you have any other information at all, we’d like to hear from you.”

Anyone with information is asked to email amy.nugent@herts.police.uk

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting ISR 74 of 8 February, 2022.