GWENT Police officers are appealing for information following a road traffic collision involving a motorcyclist on the evening of Wednesday 2nd May at around 7.10pm.

Two motorcylists were riding along the old Abergavenny to Raglan road near to the Clytha Arms pub when it’s believed a wheel came off a trailer being towed by a dark coloured 4x4 vehicle and struck one of the riders.

The rider was taken to Nevill Hall Hospital with neck and head injuries but has since been released.

The driver of the 4x4 did not stop at the scene. Officers are undertaking enquiries to identify the driver and are keen to speak to any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time.

If you believe you can help, call 101 quoting log 455 02/05/18.