Falmouth police are appealing for witnesses and information after a 'serious' hit and run left a pedestrian in hospital.

Police were called to Kimberley Park Road on Sunday evening following reports a small white vehicle had struck a man leaving him injured.

The vehicle had then driven off without stopping to see if the man was OK. The collision left the vehicle with damage, believed to be to the front nearside headlight area.

Police want to hear from anyone who might have seen something or knows of anyone who returned home in a white vehicle with unexplained damage to the front nearside.

The road was closed for a number of hours whilst an investigation was carried out and officers from the road policing team thanked the public for their patience.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police appealed for anybody with any information to come forward.

They said: "Falmouth Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision in Falmouth.

"Officers were called at around 9:23pm to Kimberley Park Road on 10th March 2024, where it was reported that a small white vehicle had struck a pedestrian and fled the scene. The pedestrian was conveyed to Royal Cornwall Treliske Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.

"The vehicle involved has sustained damage, believed to be the front nearside headlight area, and police are appealing for anyone who has any relevant information, or has seen a small white vehicle with this fresh damage to contact them via the website or by calling 101 quoting log 715 of 10/04/24.

"Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.£