POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a motorist left the scene of a twovehicle accident in the New Forest.

An Audi TT pulling out of a side road on to the A35 was in collision with a Subaru Impreza causing extensive damage to both vehicles.

Police say the driver of the Subaru left the scene before officers arrived, despite sustaining head injuries.

A 20-year-old New Milton man was subsequently arrested in connection with the incident and bailed until June 5, pending further inquiries.

The Audi was being driven by a 25- year-old Ringwood woman who suffered minor injuries.

The crash happened at Hinton on April 28 but details were not released until yesterday. Ring Lymington police station on 0845 045 4545 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.