A MOTORIST crashed into a Colchester home before driving off.

Police were called to Mersea Road, near the junction with Holt Drive, shortly before 10pm last night to find a damaged house but no vehicle in sight.

A police spokesman said: "Police are investigating a fail to stop collision after a vehicle collodied with a house in Mersea Road at the junction with Holt Drive.

"It happened just before 10pm yesterday.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Stanway on 101."