Pensioner left in critical condition after bike hit-and-run in east London

A man in his 70s has been left in a critical condition after he was hit by a bike in east London.

Police were called to Bow Road, Tower Hamlets, at around 5pm on Friday following reports of a crash involving a cyclist and the man, who was a pedestrian.

The rider of the bike did not stop, police said.

Paramedics treated the pensioner at the scene but he was then rushed to hospital.

He is said to be "critically ill".

Police are attempting to inform his next of kin.

They are also working to find out the identity of the cyclist.

Anyone with information or dash cam footage is asked to call police on 0208 597 4874, or 101 ref CAD 5779/3 July.