TWO cyclists were injured during hit-and-run accidents yesterday.

A 39-year-old man was cycling to work at 6.30am when he tried to turn left from Bishopthorpe Road into Butcher Terrace, York.

He was struck by a vehicle from behind, which then failed to stop. He was taken to York District Hospital with minor injuries.

At 8.15am, a 12-year-old boy was cycling to Archbishop Holgate's School, York, past shops in Tang Hall Lane, when he was hit from behind by a blue Rover. The car did not stop and the boy was taken to York District Hospital with minor elbow injuries.

Witnesses are asked to call (01904) 669717.