A man has been seriously injured after being hit by a bus in Norwich city centre on Saturday.

The incident happened around 2.20pm on Saturday, November 14 when a bus, travelling along Castle Meadow towards Red Lion Street, hit a male pedestrian near the junction with Opie Street.

The man, aged in his early 40s, sustained serious arm injuries and was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich hospital for treatment.

The road was blocked whilst emergency services attended and re-opened shortly before 5.30pm.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information regarding it and are asked to contact PC Martin Clarke at Wymondham Roads Policing on 101.