Elderly man hurt in zebra crossing hit and run

Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man was hit by a car on a zebra crossing in Todmorden.

The 78-year-old was crossing Rochdale Road, outside the Bridge End Working Mens Club, at around 10.40pm last night (November 29th) when he was hit by a small, dark, hatchback car, which failed to stop. He's being treated in hospital for serious but not life threatening injuries

Anyone who saw the collision, may have seen the suspect vehicle before or after the incident, or has dashcam footage is urged to contact police.

Officers would like also like to speak to anyone who sees a car in the local area with damage to its front end or headlights.