An elderly man has suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car.

Police were called shortly before 9.20am on Saturday, December 8 with reports a pedestrian and a Ford Focus were involved in a collision in Southbourne Grove, Westcliff.

The pedestrian, a man believed to be aged in his 70s, was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries.

The road was closed at the junction with Prittlewell Chase while emergency services were on the scene.

Enquiries remain ongoing.