A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a suspected hit and run.

Police and air ambulance crews were called just after 10.30pm yesterday, following the collision in Grace Hill, Folkestone.

It was reported the car failed to stop, and police confirmed they are now trying to find the driver.

The victim's injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

A spokesman for the ambulance service said: "We attended the scene following reports a man had been hit by a vehicle.

"The air ambulance team also attended. The man was treated for serious head injuries before being taken as a priority to William Harvey Hospital by road."