A HIT-and-run driver left a man unconscious in the road.

Shortly before 6.15pm on Tuesday, a black people carrier was travelling along Brooklands Road towards Brooklands roundabout at the junction with Woodbourne Road when it hit the 23-year-old man.

The pedestrian ­— who was wearing high-visibility orange clothing ­— was knocked unconscious and was taken to hospital with head injuries.

He has since been discharged to recover at home.

The car left the scene prior to police arrival and no arrests have been made.

An investigation has been launched and inquiries are ongoing.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information or dash-cam footage to get in touch.

Details can be passed on to police by calling 0161 856 6108 quoting incident number 2039 of 26/02/19.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.