Police are appealing for information after a 12-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being involved in a car accident.

The incident happened in Hempstead Road, near the alleyway connecting it with Almond Grove, at 1.35pm on Saturday, September 15.

The boy was riding a black bicycle and was involved in a collision with a white Mitsubishi Outlander.

He suffered serious head injuries and remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Officers would also like to hear from anyone with dashcam footage that may assist the investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw either vehicle beforehand is urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit by calling 01622 798538 or emailing sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference KH/JG/129/18.