A CYCLIST has been hurt in a hit and run on the A7.

The incident happened around 1.10pm yesterday (Tuesday) between Galashiels and Stow.

A 19-year-old man was riding his bicycle northbound towards Stow, when he was involved in a collision with a vehicle. 

The vehicle then failed to stop and continued travelling north.

Local officers attended along with the Scottish Ambulance Service and the man taken to Borders General Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. 

Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police.

Inspector Tony Hodges of Galashiels Police Station said: “Luckily on this occasion the cyclist suffered minor injuries, however, the circumstances could have been much worse.

“The road was busy at the time of the incident and we are keen to trace the driver of the vehicle, who could have been in a black hatchback type car.

“I would ask anyone who may have witness the collision, or who was travelling on the road around the time of the incident, to contact us and assist with our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Galashiels Police Station on 101, quoting incident number 1588 of September 19.