A CYCLIST broke his wrist when he was knocked off his bike by a female motorcyclist.

The incident happened at 7.45pm, on Tuesday, on a footpath between Marske Lane and Tithebarn Road, Stockton.

The 33-year-old was knocked from his bike by a blue-and-yellow Yamaha DTR off-road motorcycle, which made off from the scene.

The motorcyclist is white, 5ft 7in, of medium build, in her early twenties, with tied back long, blonde hair. She was wearing a blue top.

Her male passenger is described as white, 25 to 30 years old, 5ft 8in, of medium to heavy build, with short dark hair.

He was wearing a white top and pale-coloured jeans.

Witnesses believe the motorcyclist injured her left arm in the collision.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Hardwick Community Police team, on (01642) 672987.