Appeal after suspected hit-and-run

Police are appealing for information after a woman in her 60s was left in a critical condition by a suspected hit-and-run in Lewisham.

Officers were called at 22:13hrs on Friday, 31 October to reports of a collision between a pedestrian and a car on Southend Lane, Bellingham.

The woman, 65, was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service where she remains in a life-threatening condition. Her next of kin have been informed.

No arrests have been made and enquiries continue. Officers are now appealing for any witnesses or anyone who might have information to contact the police.

Detective Inspector Paul Jackson, of the Met's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "If you were on Southend Lane or the local area at the time of the collision, please look back to see if you remember anything.

“This callous incident has left a woman in a life-threatening condition. Our thoughts are with her family at this worrying time.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have dashcam footage.

"If you can help police, please urgently call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit witness line number 02079608044 quoting 9111/31NOV25.”