Kent Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells.

The collision involved a white Vauxhall Movano, which was towing a trailer, and a red SYM Jet moped and took place at the junction with Sandhurst Road.

Officers were called to the scene at just after midnight and the rider of the moped, a man in his 40s from Goudhurst, has been taken to a hospital for treatment to a chest injury.

A 37-year-old man from Romania was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and he remains in custody.

Anyone with information can call Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 quoting RY/BG/288/17. Alternatively, email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk.