Police appeal after crash between cyclist and car in Paisley

Police have launched an appeal for information after a crash between a cyclist and a car in Paisley.

Officers say the cyclist may have sustained a head injury in the collision which took place on George Street at around 5.50pm last night (Saturday).

The cyclist, in his early 20s, left the scene on foot and his bike was later recovered from the area.

A statement published on the Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Police Division Facebook page this morning (Sunday) reads: "We are appealing for witnesses following a crash between a cyclist and a car in Paisley.

"It happened on Saturday, 4 January, 2020 around 5.50pm on George Street.

"The cyclist left the area on foot and headed from George Street to West Buchanan Place in the direction of Canal Street.

"He may have sustained a head injury.

"He is a white man in his early twenties, with a slim build and dark hair, and was wearing dark clothing at the time.

"His bike was recovered at the scene."

Inspector Harkins of Paisley Police Office added: "We are keen to trace this young man to make sure he is safe and well.

"I would appeal to him to contact us and ask anyone who saw the incident or may have dashcam footage to contact us on 101, quoting incident number 2651 of 4/01/2020".

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