Police are appealing for witnesses to a car crash, after which a man was found unconscious in a park.

The man, described as being in his 20s, was found in The Brent area of Dartford with serious, but non life-threatening injuries following the collision yesterday.

The discovery came after a smash in Watling Street at 4am in which a Vauxhall Astra had crashed into parked cars having failed to stop for police.

According to Kent Police the car's occupants had then fled the scene, but a police search of the area later discovered the injured man.

Watling Street was closed at the junctions with St Vincents Road and Lingfield Avenue while officers inspected the scene, and did not re-open again until 1pm.

Anyone who saw or has information about the incident is asked to contact Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538.