Police are appealing for information after a woman was hit by a car on New Year’s Eve.

Officers investigating the collision in Yeovil are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: “Shortly after 5pm, on December 31, a dark blue car collided with a woman pedestrian in Christopher Close before it was driven off onto Preston Road towards Larkhill Road.

“The woman suffered bruising and was treated in hospital. She has since returned home to continue her recovery.

“Officers have conducted CCTV enquiries in the area and are now urging anyone who has any footage in the area at the time or anyone who witnessed the incident to speak to them.”

Anybody who can help is asked to call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225000375.