A YOUNG GIRL has been hurt in a hit-and-run crash.

The 11-year-old victim was cycling on Heritage Way in Gosport when she was knocked off her bike by a black vehicle near the junction with Elson Road.

The vehicle - described as medium size - failed to stop and headed north towards Fareham Road.

The youngster was taken to Gosport War Memorial Hospital, where she was treated for minor injuries.

The incident happened around 8am on Wednesday morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact acting police sergeant James Chapman, from the Roads Policing Unit, on 101, quoting 44160177004.