A 44-year-old man has died after he was hit by a car in south-east London.

Scotland Yard said he was struck by a silver Vauxhall Corsa in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Police were called to the crash in Mayow Road, Sydenham, at about 12.45am.

The pedestrian was taken to a south London hospital with head injuries and later died.

His next of kin have been informed.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene. He was not arrested.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 02082851574.