A MAN is in a critical but stable condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Sedgley yesterday (July 21).

Police were called to Bilston Street, outside The Beacon Hotel, at around 4.40pm to reports of a 62-year-old who had been struck by a red Audi A3.

The man was taken to hospital and the driver of the Audi stopped at the scene and is assisting officers with the investigation.

Police are now appealing for witnesses following the serious collision.

Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “There were quite a few people around before and after the collision took place.

“We are urging anyone who has not yet come forward with information to call us on 101."

Anyone with information should contact DS Paul Hughes at FL_COLLISION@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk, quoting log 1872 22/7, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.