A man remains in a serious but stable condition after being hit by a car in Rainham following a police chase.

The Metropolitan Police today (January 24) confirmed that the man is still in hospital.

The Met previously said a car crashed with a pedestrian in New Road at around 9pm on Monday (January 22), just after they had authorised a pursuit.

It came after officers had asked the car to stop and the driver did not do so, a police spokesperson said.

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The injured man was taken to hospital on Monday where his condition was assessed.

Police have been trying to trace the driver and passengers of the car.

London Ambulance Service said it was called at 9.12pm that day to reports of a car crash in New Road, Rainham.

The London Fire Brigade had also attended the scene after being called at 9.17pm.