The incident happened on Sunday morning at 11:45AM, at the roundabout between Somerset Terrace and Vernon Road in Scarborough.

It involved a motorbike and an unknown vehicle, believed to be a car.

The motorcyclist came off his bike, sustaining a minor injury to his leg and the car left the scene.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. In particular, we are appealing for information about anyone who may have witnessed this incident and may have details of the car involved.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 336 HINCHLIFFE. You can also email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number: 12200165416