A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a pedestrian in his 30s was killed in a South Norwood crash.

Police were called this morning (April 14) to Portland Road at around 7.30am to reports of a crash involving a pedestrian and black BMW car.

A Met Police spokesman said: "Upon arrival, officers and colleagues from London Ambulance Service attended to a man in his 30s with severe injuries.

"Despite best efforts of medics from LAS, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

"His next of kin have been informed.

"The BMW had left the scene prior to officer’s arrival and was located a short distance away within an hour of the collision."

A man has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody at a south London police station.

Police are appealing for any dash-cam footage of the collision or home CCTV images of the BMW leaving the scene. Please contact police on 101 or via @MetCC and quote CAD 1051/14APRIL.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.