A CYCLIST was knocked off his bike in a hit-and-run.

It happened near Churchfields Industrial Estate in Salisbury on January 4, but police have only today launched an appeal for witnesses.

The victim, 26, was cycling home between 5pm and 6pm when he was hit.

The driver did not stop at the scene.

The cyclist, from the Salisbury area, was wearing an all-blue work uniform and was riding a 'Giant' white bike.

He hurt his face, back, neck and shoulders in the crash.

Call 101.