York police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist narrowly avoided injury when she was clipped by a car.

The cyclist an, 18-year-old local woman, was riding across the roundabout at the junction with Beckfield Lane and Ridgeway at around 5.10pm on Tuesday 6 November 2012, when a red sports car sped across the roundabout and onto Wetherby Road.

The car, which had a registration plate of YJ01, clipped the cyclist on the way past, nearly knocking her from her bike.

Officers are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

PC Gemma Churchward, of York police, said: “Fortunately, the victim was uninjured in the incident but she was shaken up and had a near miss.

“I am urging anyone who witnessed the incident, which occurred at a fairly busy time on the roads, to contact the police with information.”

Anyone who can help officers with their enquiries is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 – select option 2 – and ask for Gemma Churchward or York police.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12120187567 when passing information about this incident.