A MAN in his 20s suffered head injuries after he was the victim of an alleged hit and run in the early hours of yesterday morning (February 2).

Police say he was struck close to the Sunbeam Hotel on Old Wargrave Road in Newton-le-Willows just before 4am.

The car, a dark blue Vauxhall Astra with a white roof, failed to stop and was seen heading towards Newton.

A passer-by stopped and rang for an ambulance. The police were also alerted. The man was conscious and taken to Fazakerley Hospital where he was later able to speak to officers.

Crime Scene Investigators have also carried out an examination of the scene.

A spokesman from Merseyside Police said the man's injuries are not thought to be serious.