Police are hunting a van driver after a cyclist knocked over in a hit-and-run was taken to hospital.

Officers and paramedics were called to the collision in Pysons Road, Ramsgate, near the junction with Patricia Way, shortly after 10am today.

The cyclist was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

A police spokesman said: “The van believed to have been involved was not at the scene when officers attended and enquiries to locate the driver are ongoing.”

An ambulance service spokesman added: “A patient was assessed at the scene with minor injuries and transported to William Harvey Hospital for further treatment.”

Anyone who saw the incident and has yet to speak to police should call 08143 222289 quoting reference 29-0313.