A man suspected of driving off without paying for petrol in Buckinghamshire is being sought by police.

Officers have released a CCTV image in an attempt to trace the man who drove off from BP in H6 Child's Way in central Milton Keynes on Monday, June 5. 

The motorist had filled up a car on false plates without paying. 

Police said the driver attempted to leave the forecourt without paying, which a member of staff noticed so they tried to stop them.

The driver hit the member of staff, a man in his 40s, with the car before driving off.

The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for further treatment, where he remains in a stable condition.

Detective Inspector Rachel Wheaton, of Milton Keynes CID, said: “I am appealing to anybody who recognises this man to please get in touch with us as we believe he may have vital information about this assault.

“If you are the man pictured, please come forward as soon as possible.

“To contact us, call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43230247202.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”