A 61-year-old woman has been treated in hospital for a leg injury after man on an off-road bike crashed into her.

The incident happened following a verbal altercation with the male on a grassed area at the Redcar Primary Care Hospital on West Dyke Road,  Redcar between 2pm and 3pm on Tuesday August 22.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "The woman was walking her dogs along a pavement near to Lorton Road when the incident happened, between 2pm and 3pm on Tuesday August.

"The rider on the blue and white off-road bike failed to stop.

"He was wearing a light-coloured crash helmet, a grey long-sleeved hooded top and dark bottoms.

Members of the public assisted the woman, who required hospital treatment but is now recovering at home.

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"Officers would like to speak to witnesses and anyone who may know the identity of the bike rider, and would urge people with information to call 101 and speak with Redcar and Cleveland CID, quoting reference number 167766.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.

Anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage which could assist the investigation can be uploaded here.