A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run in Oxford.

The woman crashed with a silver car in Abingdon Road, at about 8.20am on Friday, and the car failed to stop. 

It happened near the Kineton Road junction and she was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital with minor injuries. 

Thames Valley Police said a 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle which failed to stop after a collision, and on suspicion of aggravated vehicle-taking.

He was released without charge.

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone who witnessed the collision can call police on 101, quoting reference number 252 1/9.