A TEENAGE cyclist has been rushed to hospital this afternoon after sustaining serious injuries in a suspected hit and run.

The 18-year-old cyclist was rushed to Aintree Hospital after a collision with a car at around 2.50pm on Small Avenue in Orford.

Police are searching the area for a dark blue estate car with extensive front end damage and two men on board with the assistance of helicopter units.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 482 of June 28 or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.