A man has been taken to hospital after being struck by a hit and run driver who was making off in a stolen van.

The incident happened shortly before 2pm this afternoon, Friday, August 19, when a white tipper van struck a pedestrian in Treadwell Road, Epsom.

The man was taken to St Helier Hospital suffering with head and shoulder injuries and is currently undergoing tests. The stolen white tipper van was later found abandoned in Rosebery Road in Epsom.

Treadwell Road has been closed while the police continue their investigation.

Anyone with information should call Surrey Police on 0845 125 2222