A driver nearly crashed into two cycling PCSOs before driving off, police have said.

A black Nissan Qashqai was seen being driven dangerously from Bursledon Road onto Orpen Road, Southampton, shortly before 10.30am on Sunday.

After narrowly missing the PCSOs, the driver mounted a pavement and drove across a small area of grass to Grainger Gardens. The driver left the car and then fled.

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The man driving the car is white, aged 20 to 40, skinny, and was wearing a black top.

Officers are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said: “Were you in the area at the time?

“Did you see the vehicle being driven or did you see the driver fleeing the scene?

“If you have any information or think you might know the driver, please call us on 101 or contact us online quoting 44240166686.”