A man has been charged after a collision in Bath which left a pedestrian with serious injuries.

The collision happened at 9.45 pm on Sunday, 28th March in Mount Road, Southdown, Bath. A 33-year-old man suffered serious injuries but has now been released from hospital to continue his recovery.

The black Honda Civic car involved in the collision was later found abandoned in Writhlington.

Connor Gapper, 23, of Keynsham, is due before Bath Magistrates today, Friday 9th April, charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, dangerous driving, failing to stop after a road accident, driving without a licence, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and making off without payment.