Image released as police seek man connected to collision in Oldham

AN IMAGE of a man that police would like to speak to in connection with a fail-to-stop in Oldham has been released.

At 6.45pm on Friday 31 July 2015, a BMW X1 was driving on Lees Road in the direction of Lees when there was a collision with a blue Vauxhall Astra.

The driver of the Astra did not stop and drove off in the direction of Clarkesfield Street onto Glenfield Close. Police are now appealing for information.

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The image released by police

Police Constable Nigel Hyde said: “Although no one was hurt, there was damage to the Astra, with the bumper being ripped off during the collision.  However, the driver did not stop.

“I would ask anyone who may recognise the man to contact police and would also appeal to the person in the picture to phone us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 8473 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.