A MOTORCYCLIST was left with a severe hand injury after a hit-and-run crash.

The 21-year-old was riding his Honda bike towards Marchwood when he was involved in a collision with the offside of a silver hatchback car travelling in the opposite direction.

He was thrown from his motorcycle which left him with a serious hand injury that required hospital treatment.

But the driver of the hatchback did not stop.

The incident happened on the A326 close to the junction with Monkton Lane, Totton, on Wednesday, April 22 at about 10.40pm.

Anyone who saw what happened or who can identify the car thought to be involved are asked to contact PC Brendan Moseley at Totton on 101 quoting 44150135720 or via the Hampshire Constabulary website.

The charity Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 can be called anonymously.