A YOUNG man was knocked off his bicycle by a van in Hereford last night.

The accident happened at the junction of Chestnut Drive and Holme Lacy Road at around 8.20pm.

A blue Peugeot van registration starting GW10 and a push bike collided.

Police are appealing for information from the public, including dash-cam footage.

Inspector Andy Duckworth said: “We are keen to speak with anyone who may have seen the incident that occurred on the junction of Chestnut Drive and Holme Lacy Road in Hereford.

"One man in his 20s was taken to hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

“We are especially keen to see any dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident number 717s of 12 October 2019.

Alternatively, if you want to give information but do not want to give your name you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or use their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.