POLICE are determined to nail the hit and run moped rider who left a grandmother lying in agony at the roadside.

Fresh pleas have been issued for anyone who knows the rider to come forward, as detectives widen their inquiries.

The 75-year-old victim, who suffers from heart problems, was at the junction of Whit-worth Road and Crossways Avenue shortly after 4pm last Tuesday when she was struck by a stolen moped.

Even though the widow described as a doting grandmother of four was left in agony with a broken leg and a deep gash on the other, the moped rider failed to stop and help.

Instead, he jumped back on the moped and rode off before the police could arrive on the scene.

Detectives have yet to make any arrests but say inquiries are on-going.

Sgt Dick Moorhouse said: "We're still trying to locate the rider and we would like to make a fresh appeal to him, and those who might know him, to contact us."

Police said the moped was stolen two or three hours before the accident from an address in Latton Close, Penhill.

The victim, who did not want to be named said: "I've had two or three bad nights and I've been in a fair bit of pain. I can't believe that somebody out there doesn't have a conscience leaving me in the road like that.

"I made sure the road was clear before crossing but the moped came from nowhere.

"I would like to thank everyone who helped me and stayed with me until the ambulance took me off."

The victim's 39-year-old daughter said: "It makes you angry.

"A very active 75-year-old's life has been turned around in a split second.

"My mum's very independent and she likes to do activities with the children and go around on the bus.

"But that has been curtailed for a bit now because of the accident."

Residents say that the incident is just the latest in a number of accidents on the busy stretch of road.

Anyone who can help the police with their inquiries is asked to call 01793 528111.

Kevin Shoesmith