A 66-year-old man is recovering today after being involved in a hit-and-run accident in Hartlepool.

The man was crossing Stockton Road at around 4.15pm on Thursday when he was knocked down by what is believed to be a red Cavalier.

The driver of the car immediately drove off leaving the man with slight cuts and bruises.

He was taken to the University Hospital of Hartlepool as a precaution.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Kevin Phillips on (01642) 302126.