AN 83-YEAR-OLD pedestrian was hit by a van in Bradford on Avon this morning.

The man, from the town, was crossing Silver Street when the incident happened at 10.20am.

He was taken to Royal United Hospital in Bath to be treated for minor injuries.

Police are keen to speak to witnesses. Call 0845 408 7000 and ask for PC Nigel Wilcocks of Trowbridge police