Thames Valley Police appeal after drug suspect flees Newbury crash scene

POLICE have appealed for public help after a drug suspect fled a car crash.

The incident happened at 5.30pm in Newbury yesterday (Friday).

A driver crashed, flipping the car onto its roof, after trying to overtake a cyclist on Shaw Road between Church Road and Love Lane.

The driver then fled the scene and hid a bag of cannabis, a Class B controlled drug, in a hedge.

The car involved in the incident was a Nissan with the registration plate beginning with YG05.

The cyclist did not sustain any injuries.

Investigating officer PC Chloe-Anne Brady, based at Newbury police station, said: "I would like to appeal to anybody who may have been in the area and have information or dash cam footage to please get in touch.

"You can contact us either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43220030723.

"Alternatively, for 100 per cent anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."