Occupants of a van that knocked down a woman aided her and then left the scene.

The pedestrian was struck by a grey Ford Transit van yesterday (Friday) afternoon in King Street, Ramsgate.

Kent Police are investigating and a spokesman said: “It is reported that people in the van helped the woman to a bench but then drove off.”

Police had been called at exactly 4.18pm by South East Coast Ambulance Service.

The victim was taken to the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford but her injuries were not thought to be serious.