A cyclist is in hospital with a fractured skull, pelvis and bleed to the brain following a hit and run.

The 25-year-old cyclist was in collision with a Toyota Corolla in Moss Side on Saturday night at round 9.45pm.

He was thrown to the ground on Alexandra Road, landed on his head and suffered serious facial injuries, a fractured skull and pelvis. The motorist driving the car fled the scene.

The cyclist was taken to hospital where he is still receiving treatment.

His injuries are described as serious but not life-threatening.

Police have confirmed the incident and are looking for the driver, who left a wing mirror at the scene.