POLICE are investigating after a cyclist was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a collision in Colchester.

The incident took place at the roundabout at the bottom of Balkerne Hill where it meets Crouch Street West shortly after 11am on Tuesday (November 23).

The cyclist - a man aged in his 80s - remains in hospital.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "The collision involved a black Ford Ka and a grey bicycle and we believe it would have been witnessed by a number of people.

"We are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to come forward."

Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police should submit a report online at essex.police.uk or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

You can also call 101.

Quote incident number 396 of 23 November.

Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-uk.org.