A MOTORCYCLIST ran away after crashing his bike into a car.

The green 850cc Yamaha TDM hit a red Mitsubishi on Manchester Road, Cowlersley, at 4.10pm yesterday.

The biker was sent sprawling into the road, but got up and fled, leaving his damaged bike behind.

Police inquiries are ongoing to trace him.

Anyone who has seen the bike - registration K275 VCX - or knows who owns it should contact Pc Dean Brown at Huddersfield traffic police on 01484 436847.