A DRIVER has been charged following a suspected hit and run in Bewsey leaving a cyclist in need of hospital treatment.

Officers were called to Froghall Lane at 11.30pm yesterday, Thursday, following the crash involving a car and a cyclist.

A 23-year-old man was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.

The 22-year-old motorist was later arrested on suspicion of driving without due care and attention and failing to stop following a collision.

She has since been charged with the offences and is expected to appear at Halton Magistrates' Court on June 8.