A motorist who tweeted about "bloody cyclists" after a collision described the post as "my biggest regret" as she was convicted of driving offences.

Emma Way, 22, from Watton, Norfolk, was found guilty at Norwich magistrates court of failing to stop after a collision and failing to report an accident.

The former trainee accountant was cleared of driving without due care and attention.

Magistrates heard that police only became aware of the collision on 16 May because Way tweeted "definitely knocked a cyclist off his bike earlier. I have right of way - he doesn't even pay road tax!" using the hashtag #bloodycyclists afterwards.

A screengrab of Emma Way's tweet, which was subsequently removed.

The cyclist, Toby Hockley, suffered bruising and minor damage to his bike in the incident, near the village of Rockland All Saints, Norfolk.

Way was ordered to pay a £337 fine and £300 in costs, and was given seven points on her licence.

She said in court: "The tweet was spur of the moment. It was ridiculous and stupid and I apologise to all cyclists. It is the biggest regret of my life so far."

Way refused to comment as she left court, saying she had signed an exclusive television deal.