A PEDESTRIAN is in hospital with serious injuries after he was knocked over by a hit-and-run driver.

The 21-year-old was hit by a silver Peugeot 206 as he walked along Home Gardens, Dartford, at 1.37am on Sunday.

He was taken to Darent Valley Hospital and later transferred to Margate Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

A 22-year-old man was later arrested in connection with the accident and has been bailed pending further inquiries.

If you have any information, call investigating officer Detective Constable Simon Wilson on 01474 565167, quoting reference 04141.