A cyclist is in a serious condition in hospital after being found in a Christchurch road.
The man, in his 50s and from Bournemouth, had head injuries and was taken by air ambulance to hospital.
He was discovered on the eastbound carriageway of Barrack Road, between the Bailey roundabout and the Stour Road junction, just before quarter to six last night.
The road was closed during the evening and traffic diverted.
Sergeant Mike Gatfield, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out enquiries to establish how the cyclist came to sustain his injuries.
“I am appealing to anyone who saw a man on a black and blue Scott mountain bike in the area of Barrack Road on the evening of Sunday 7 January 2024 to please contact us.
“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured anything relevant on dashcam footage.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240003415.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.