A woman was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run.

Police and paramedics were called to Belmont Road, Whitstable after a car collided with a pedestrian.

The woman was taken to a local hospital and the car involved was not at the scene when officers arrived following the incident shortly before 9am yesterday.

Police searched the area but the vehicle involved was not found.

It is understood the woman's injuries were not described as serious.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 13-0257.