A man suffered life-threatening injuries after a suspected drink driver smashed into a lamppost.

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a blue Kia Rio reportedly collided with the light in Ashford at about 11.10pm last night.

A man who was in the vehicle sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to a London hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

The incident happened in Forge Lane near the junction with Norwood Gardens.

A 21-year-old man from Ashford was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and taken into custody. He was later bailed to return to the police station on September 17, pending further investigation.

A police spokesperson added: “Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are working to establish the full circumstances, and are appealing for anyone who saw the collision, or the vehicle beforehand, to come forward.

“Witnesses should call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting reference EX/LB/071/24.”

Dashcam or private CCTV footage taken in the area can be submitted here.