A man has described the fallout of a hit-and-run in Sidcup which put a policeman in hospital.

Roy Barton, 71, of Sherwood Park Avenue, was in his home when he heard a commotion outside.

A woman was reportedly being followed by a male driver who she knew, and after calling police, they located her in Mr Barton’s road at about 11am on Monday (August 15).

While dealing with the incident, Met Police say an officer was struck down by a car which drove away.

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The 21-year-old man was taken to a south London hospital with injuries, and it left a woman in tears, according to Mr Barton.

He told News Shopper: “I only saw the aftermath of the incident when the police officer was already on the ground and his colleague was calling for assistance.

“There was a young woman in a red car who was shaking uncontrollably. She was also crying.”

The retired local government officer added: “The road was cordoned off while the man was being assisted – police dealt with the situation very well.

“There must have been eight uniformed police officers and two CID officers.”

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.