Hunt for hit and run van driver after woman knocked down

A van driver is being hunted by police after a city centre hit and run which put a woman in hospital.

Police today issued a CCTV image of a man who could have "vital" information after the van ploughed into her in Liverpool city centre.

Officers also released a picture of the white Ford Transit Connect van involved in the incident on Old Hall Street around 5.50am on Monday, December 9.

The 48 year-old pedestrian was taken to hospital where she was treated for concussion, cuts and bruises and a fractured finger.

Confirming the manhunt a police spokeswoman said: "The male driver of the van initially stopped at the scene but failed to provide any details before leaving the scene."

Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to after a woman was hit by a white Ford Transit Connect van on Old Hall Street. The driver failed to provide details. Police also issued a picture of the van which was involved in the collision. (Merseyside Police)

She added: "We would like to speak to the man pictured as we believe he may have information which is vital to the investigation.

"We have also issued a picture of the van which was involved in the collision."

If you recognise the man or the van or have any information which could assist with our enquiries? you can direct message @MerPolCC or call the Roads Policing Unit on 0151 777 5747.

Alternatively you can call 101 quoting reference 19100723486.