A TEENAGE moped rider was knocked off his motorcycle after it was in collision with another vehicle which failed to stop after the incident.

The collision occurred at 8.30pm on Sunday, October 20 while the 19-year-old was travelling along the Manchester bound carriageway of the A556.

Between the Whitegate turn off and School Lane, the moped collided with another vehicle, knocking the rider off.

The rider suffered minor injuries and was helped by two members of the public.

A police spokesman said: “The road was extremely dark and the weather was heavy rain.

“There was no description of the vehicle which failed to stop but we are appealing for witnesses to the incident.”

Anyone with any information should call Cheshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 810 of 20/10/2013 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.