An 11-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after a crash on the Isle of Sheppey.

The boy from Minster was riding his bike outside the Sheppey rugby club when he was hit by a car on Lower Road in Minster at 4.45pm on Saturday.

He was taken to a London hospital where his condition is described as critical but stable.

The driver, a 56-year-old man from Bingley, West Yorkshire, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. He was later released on bail.

Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact the Kent Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622798538.