POLICE are investigating a report that a bus collided with a parked car and was then driven off from the scene.

Officers received a report of the alleged "fail to stop collision" in Haydock last week on Wednesday evening, October 26.

The collision reportedly involved an Arriva bus and a parked Volkswagen Passat.

It is understood the incident is alleged to have taken place on Clipsley Lane at around 6.30pm.

Damage was caused in the collision, police say.

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A Merseyside Police spokesman said: "We can confirm that inquiries are ongoing following an allegation of a fail to a stop collision in Haydock last week.

"On (Wednesday) October 26, a report was received of damage being caused following a collision involving an Arriva bus and a parked VW Passat.

"The bus reportedly drove off. The incident is believed to have happened at around 6.30pm and was reported later."

He added: "Inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances and anyone who witnessed the collision can contact @MerPolCC with reference 22000788327."

A spokesman for Arriva said: "We are aware of the incident which is currently being investigated and details have been passed to our insurance team who will follow up with the third party."