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A traffic warden was taken to hospital with an injured foot after being hit by a car in a car park.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a red or maroon-coloured Ford Fiesta was allegedly seen hitting the warden at around 8.45am yesterday in a car park in Beech Street.

A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

He was later released on bail until June 12.

Anyone who has information about the incident should contact DC Wendy Thatcher at Tonbridge police station by calling 101, quoting crime reference YY/8023/13. Alternatively, contact Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.