A 32-year-old male pedestrian has suffered serious injuries in a collision near to the junction of Station Road and Church Road in Ashley Cross.

Dorset Police was made aware of the incident at 5.35pm on Sunday 13 February. The man was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Inspector Craig Tatton, of the traffic unit, said: “At this time it is not exactly clear what happened during the incident.

“I would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or was in the area at the time and may have dashcam footage.

“I am particularly keen to speak to a potential witness who was driving a white hatchback car and stopped to speak to another motorist at the scene.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 13:435. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.