A CYCLIST suffered cuts and bruises after she was knocked off her bike in a hit and run in the New Forest.

Police are investigating the incident, which happened on the A338 in Breamore, near Fordingbridge, on Monday.

A spokesperson for Hampshire police said: "We received a report shortly after 4.30pm regarding a fail to stop collision which happened a little earlier that afternoon on the A338.

"A cyclist, a 34-year-old woman, reported being in collision with a white vehicle, which failed to stop at the scene.

"She reported having cuts to her knee and bruising.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

Anyone with information should call 101.