WITNESSES are being urged to come forward after a hit-and-run driver left a man with a serious injury.

The victim, in his 30s, was walking his dog along Leas Road, in Clacton, at around 5.20am on Friday when he was hit by a blue car.

The driver, described as white, aged between 25 and 40-years-old, with light coloured hair and wearing a grey tracksuit, then drove away.

It is possible the five-door car could be have been a Ford or Vauxhall model.

A spokesperson for the East of England Ambulance Service, said: "Crews treated the man who had a head and arm injury.

"He was taken to Colchester General Hospital for further treatment.

"His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Essex Police on 101.