Exmouth police are keen to speak to the driver of a blue car who failed to stop after hitting a young boy riding a bicycle.

Officers said the hit-and-run took place at around 12.45pm on Saturday August 13 on Prince of Wales Drive.

The child struck by the car was injured as a result of the incident, the police said.

Anyone who may have seen the car strike the child is asked to get in touch with the police.

PC Simon Blyth said: “The driver failed to stop at the scene of the accident.

“The boy sustained injuries as a result.

“Witnesses are being sought in order to identify the vehicle and driver involved.”

Contact the police on 08452 777444 with information, quoting police log reference 518 of the 130811.