A WOMAN in her 80s has had a fall in the road after a motorcycle accelerated away as she was crossing.

At around 1.45pm on Tuesday, the woman was crossing the road at the A27 Quay Street roundabout crossing in Fareham.

A motorcycle is said to have slowed down as the lady crossed and the rider started to shout at her.

Next, the motorcyclist accelerated, riding away, causing the lady to fall into the road.

Members of the public quickly came to help and the woman was uninjured.

But now police are searching for witnesses to the incident.

A police spokesperson said: "The motorcycle is described as an orange and black Harley Davidson. We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, or perhaps captured it or the motorcycle in the area on Dash Cam.

"We would also like to appeal directly to the rider to make contact so we can talk to them about this incident.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44210409946.

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org"