POLICE are hunting for the driver of a car who struck a roads worker near Galashiels.

A 52-year-old man, who was carrying out repairs on the A7 at Glenmayne, suffered a serious arm injury.

And he was rushed to Borders General Hospital for treatment.

The driver of the red vehicle which struck the man didn't stop.

Police are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

PC Lucy Murray said: "This collision resulted in the road worker sustaining a painful injury that required medical attention, yet the driver failed to stop to offer assistance and provide a statement to police.

"We would urge other motorists who were on the A7 at the time and witnessed what happened, or can help us identify the motorist and vehicle involved, to contact police immediately.

"In particular, if you believe you have any relevant dash-cam footage of this incident, then please get in touch."

The roads worker was struck at around 11am on Tuesday at Glenmayne, near Galashiels.

Anyone with information can contact Galashiels Police Station via 101 and quote incident number 1311 of Jun 25.