An elderly woman is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Hainault on Monday.

The 84-year-old pedestrian was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a black Peugot 107 in Fencepiece Road around 1.30pm.

Three ambulance crews, a single responder, duty officer and air ambulance attended the incident.

The lady was treated for a serious head injury at the Major Trauma Unit of the Royal London Hospital.

A police spokesman said she is in a critical but stable condition.

Redbridge police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Email PS Nick Sutton at Redbridgepolice-ji@met.police.uk with information.