An elderly man is in critical condition after being hit by a van.

Witnesses are being urged to come forward following the serious collision in Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells.

The 75-year-old suffered critical injuries after he was struck by a white Volkswagen Transporter van, at around 5.15pm yesterday (January 7).

Officers attended and arrested a 55-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving.

He has since been released on bail to return to the police station on Tuesday, March 28.

The incident happened near the entrance to the football stadium at a time when spectators leaving the Tunbridge Wells FC v Erith Town match would have been in the area.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the van before the collision is urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, who are also keen to hear from anyone with dashcam, CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage that may assist them.

Please call the appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference 003/23 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk