A cyclist is fighting for their life in hospital after a hit and run crash with a lorry near Ashford.

The lorry driver failed to stop at the scene and a man has been arrested in connection with the collision, which happened just before 3pm yesterday, on the A259 near Brenzett.

The cyclist sustained life threatening injuries and was taken to a London hospital for treatment.

A man in his seventies from the East Sussex area was arrested and is currently in custody.

Officers are now appealing for dashcam footage of the crash.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 quoting reference SM/DH/138/21.