Police are searching for a driver after a girl was hit by a car in Folkestone.

The teenager reported head injuries after the collision yesterday evening.

The incident occurred at around 5.10pm, when the black car reportedly hit the girl on the A260 Hill Road, near the junction with Keyes Place.

Both the car involved and the pedestrian left the scene after the incident.

However, the teenager later required medical treatment for head injuries believed to have resulted from the collision.

The matter was reported to police later that day and the circumstances are being investigated.

Officers are appealing to the motorist involved, or anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage, to call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 06-1003.