A man has been charged with dangerous driving and GBH after a hit and run in Norwich left a victim with serious injuries.

Eastern Daily Press: Police at the scene of the suspected hit and run, at the junction of Rose Lane and Eastbourne Place, in Norwich city centre. Picture: Ally McGilvrayPolice at the scene of the suspected hit and run, at the junction of Rose Lane and Eastbourne Place, in Norwich city centre. Picture: Ally McGilvray (Image: Archant)

Officers were called just after 5am on Sunday, August 27 to reports a black Audi had been in collision with a male pedestrian in the Rose Lane area.

As a result the pedestrian suffered serious leg and head injuries. He was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for treatment, where he remains.

30-year-old Ricky Sutton, of Civic Gardens in Norwich, was arrested in connection with the incident and was taken to Aylsham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. He was subsequently charged with dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm and appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court on Monday, August 28.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Norwich Crown Court on September 25, 2017.