An 11-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a Vauxhall Corsa.

Police officers are now appealing for witnesses to the crash in Dovedale Road, Dartford at about 4pm yesterday (Monday, June 26).

The youngster cycled from Princes Road into Dovedale Road before being hit by the car.

Paramedics attended the scene and took the cyclist to a London hospital.

To offer information, contact Kent Police on 01622 798539 quoting reference DM/145/17, or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk