A man is recovering in hospital after he was hit by a car in Sturry Road last night.

Police said the man was on foot at 10.10pm when he was hit by the car and is now in a stable condition at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford.

The driver, a 28-year-old man from Dover, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

He has been released on bail until Monday, September 24.

Did you see the collision? Contact the Gazette on 01227 475985