A pedestrian has suffered multiple injuries after a hit-and run as he walked along the road with a young child.

It happened on Tuesday, as the pair were walking along Burnham Road, Dartford, at around 5.15pm.

The van is said to have mounted a pavement and struck the man, throwing him into the air.

It is alleged the vehicle failed to stop.

The victim, in his 20s, was taken to hospital with several injuries but they are not believed to be life threatening. The child was uninjured.

Yesterday, a 38-year-old man from Eltham, London, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop after a collision and driving whilst unfit through alcohol or drugs. He was later released pending further investigation.

Officers are now urging anyone with information to contact them, including motorists in the area who may have dashcam or residents with private CCTV footage.

If you can help, contact police on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/35066/22.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or by completing the online report on their website.