A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a pedestrian was left seriously injured following a crash in Herne Bay.

Officers were called to the collision at just before 5pm on Margate Road last Wednesday.

The pedestrian, who was also in his 20s, was airlifted to a London hospital with serious leg injuries following the incident.

Detectives investigating the crash arrested a 26-year-old from the Herne Bay area on Friday on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

He has been bailed while inquiries continue.

Officers have already spoken to a number of witnesses, but anyone who saw the collision or who has information about the incident is asked to call police on 01843 222289 or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting reference ZY/18974/16.