A DRIVER who failed to stop after hitting a 15-year-old is being hunted by Gloucestershire Police.

Police want to trace the driver of a car who hit the girl as she crossed a road in Gloucester.

The teenager was hit by a green hatchback - possibly a Vauxhall Corsa - on Randwick Road, Tuffley, about 6.45pm on Sunday.

She was knocked to the ground, suffering bruises and suspected concussion.

The driver headed towards Nympsfield Road after hitting her and made no attempt to stop.

The victim was treated by paramedics for minor injuries to her knee and head.

Police are appealing to the driver and any witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident 384 of 17 May 2015.