Officers are appealing for information and witnesses after a man was found suffering serious injuries in Cockfosters.
Police were called at 03.13hrs on Thursday, 11 October, to a seriously injured man found in the road in Cockfosters Road at the junction with Lancaster Avenue, Cockfosters.
The man – believed to be aged around 40 years – was taken by ambulance to an east London hospital, suffering a head injury.
His condition is serious – we await a full assessment.
Officers from the Collision Investigation Unit at Northolt are investigating.
At this early stage, officers believe the man had been in collision with a vehicle, which failed to stop at the scene.
DS Jane Mallett of the Collision Investigation Unit said: “I am appealing for information and witnesses to the incident at around 03.00hrs on Thursday morning.
“I also want to hear from anyone who knows of family members or neighbours who returned home on Thursday morning with unexplained damage to their vehicle.”
Anyone who can assist the investigation should call police on 020 8842 1817 or, to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.