Police are appealing for information following a hit and run in Braintree.

A pedestrian was in collision with a black sports saloon in Angle Side shortly after 6pm on Tuesday, December 10.

The 55-year-old Braintree man suffered a serious arm injury and was taken to Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, where he is currently in a stable condition.

The car had a loud exhaust and is similar to a Toyota Celica.

Anyone with information in connection with this crash is urged to contact road policing officers at Braintree police station on 101.