A moped passenger is critically ill in hospital after an alleged hit and run.

Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at around 11.30pm yesterday with reports of a man injured in Greens Lane near Manor House tube station, when a car collided with a scooter and failed to stop. 

The man, aged 20, who was a passenger on the moped, has been admitted to hospital where he remains in a critical condition. His family have been informed.

The man riding the scooter was also taken to hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. He has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. 

It is understood the moped was involved in a collision with a car at the junction of Woodberry Grove.

The driver of the car is believed to have stopped initially before driving away. 

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has information about the driver of the car is asked to contact police on 101 quoting CAD9031/2Aug - alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.