Police appeal for witnesses after hit and run

A google street view image of Wolseley Road, Plymouth. There are shops along the street and cars parked next to the pavement. The sky is blue with white clouds. Image source, Google
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A motorcycle rider suffered serious injuries in the incident

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A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries in a hit and run in Plymouth.

Police said the incident happened in Wolseley Road, Plymouth, near to Shirley's Fish and Chip shop, at about 18:00 GMT on Wednesday.

A small red car struck the motorcycle and then left the scene, Devon and Cornwall police said.

The rider of the motorcycle, who had suffered severe injuries, was treated by ambulance service personnel at the scene.

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage or information to contact them.

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