A MAN was taken to hospital suffering from head injuries after being hit by a suspected hit-and-run driver.

Police and ambulance services were called to help an injured 25-year-old man at the junction of Selby Road and High Road Leytonstone, at 2.20am yesterday (December 1).

The man was taken to Whipps Cross University Trust Hospital but was discharged at noon.

Waltham Forest Police are investigating the incident and believe at this stage that the man was a victim of a hit-and-run driver.

They are looking for two black men who were in a silver vehicle.

Anyone with information is requested to call Chingford Police Station on 8345 3117 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.