A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run near Dover.

Police are hunting the driver of the van involved in the collision last night in Kennel Hill, Eythorne.

Emergency services were called to the incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at about 11pm.

The pedestrian, a man in 20s, was taken to hospital with injuries described as serious but not life-threatening.

A police spokesman said: “The vehicle involved, described as a white Ford 'pick-up' style van with a box on the back, was not at the scene when officers attended.

“Inquiries are ongoing to locate the driver, who is described as a white man, of medium build with blonde hair.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any relevant information or dashcam footage is urged to call police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 07-1577.