Police are appealing for information after a crash next to a hospital's accident and emergency department.

The fail to stop collision happened yesterday in the grounds of the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven.

The incident took place between 5pm and 9.30pm, when the back of a silver Mitsubishi was damaged while parked up.

Any witnesses are asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.