Police are investigating claims that a driver rammed his car into a motorcycle and injured its rider near Norwich.

The biker alleges the collision happened in Horsford on Monday near the mini roundabout junction for Haveringland Road at the northern end of the village.

The rider said he was rammed off his motorbike followed by the male driver "deliberately" driving the car over him and the bike before speeding off.

However, police say "both parties" called them after the incident.

A police spokeswoman said: "We received a report of a collision between a car and a motorcycle that happened at around 4.30pm in Horsford on June 24.

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"Both parties called police and identified themselves after the collision.

"The motorcyclist sustained a minor injury which did not require hospital treatment.

"Enquiries are under way."

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The rider posted on Facebook to thank those who helped him but declined to comment further when contacted by this newspaper.

One witness, who came to his aid, said the driver's behaviour was "absolutely disgusting".

Anyone with information can contact police on 101.