A CYCLIST suffered life-changing injuries following a crash in Christchurch last week as police urge witnesses to come forward.

At 5.50pm on Thursday, July 7, Dorset Police received a report of a collision at the Purewell Roundabout involving a white Vauxhall Corsa and a cyclist.

Officers attended, along with the ambulance service, and the cyclist – a man aged in his 60s – was taken to Poole Hospital. Initial indications were that his injuries were not believed to be serious, however, officers have now been updated that the man has sustained life-changing injuries.

His family is aware.

Officers investigating the incident are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.

Sergeant Geraint Butler, of the traffic unit, said: “We are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this collision and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident who has not already spoken to police.

“I would also urge anyone who was driving in the area around the time of the collision to please check any dashcam footage for anything that might assist our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220109135.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.