Gardaí are investigating after a hit-and-run accident in Dublin in the early hours of this morning.

The incident happened when a 26-year-old man was knocked off his bicycle by a car on Strand Road in Baldoyle shortly before 1am.

The car failed to remain at the scene while the cyclist was rushed to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

Gardaí seized a black Volvo car in the Coolock area and they are continuing to search for the driver.