PEOPLE who stopped to help a woman who was knocked off her bike in York are being urged to contact police.

The 46-year-old local woman was travelling along Field Lane in Heslington towards the University of York at about 3pm last Friday when she was hit by a blue car which had pulled out of Badger Wood Walk into her path.

“The driver of the car initially stopped at the scene and apologised, however he left without leaving his details,” said a spokesman for North Yorkshire Police. “It is likely that his car will have damage on or around the driver’s door.”

He said the woman was left with bruised legs and was helped by a number of people, but none left their details and officers were urging them to come forward with information by calling 101 or emailing ian.o’grady@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

Officers also wanted to speak to the driver.