Officers are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was hit by a car while crossing the road in Southborough.

The victim, a 21-year-old man, was crossing Prospect Road at the junction with Broomhill Park Road on his bike when he reported that a car had struck him just after 4.30pm on Tuesday.

The car has been described as an old silver estate car which left the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact Kent Police appeals line for Tunbridge Wells on 01622 604100 quoting crime reference number YY/22598/18.

Witnesses can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.