Police are appealing for any witnesses to a road traffic collision in Dalton yesterday which saw a 12-year-old knocked from her bike.

The incident, which occurred in Tudor Square, happened sometime between 2pm and 2:30pm yesterday, police say.

A van has collided with a 12-year-old female on a pedal cycle. As a result the cyclist has been thrown from the bike.

The female only suffered minor grazes to the knees.

Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the incident to contact 101, quoting log number 202 of May 30, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.