Motorist knocks girl, 10, off bicycle near Filwood Park and speeds off - police investigating

A 10-year-old girl was knocked off her bike by a motorist who then failed to stop at the scene.

The incident happened at the junction of Hartcliffe Road with Instow Road and Bideford Crescent near Filwood Park on Friday at 8.10pm.

The girl was cycling with her family in a 20mph zone when it happened.

She suffered bruises and grazing, while the bike was damaged.

Avon and Somerset Police believe the vehicle was a silver hatchback, which made off a speed towards Filwood Broadway.

Officers have carried out house-to-house and other enquiries and are keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage or information which could help to identify the driver.

A number of people stopped to help the child after the collision, and police urge any who did not speak to officers at the time to call 101, giving the reference 5222026529.