A boy is in hospital after being "hit by a bus" in Bexleyheath.

The boy, 12, was struck just after 4pm on Monday (October 15) on Long Lane at the junction with Woolwich Road.

Police say he was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after reportedly being hit by a bus.

The spokesman added that enquiries into how this happened are ongoing and no arrests have been made.

UPDATE - According to a family member, the little boy was hit by a car and not a bus. He is thankfully going to make a full recovery.