Detectives are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in Barnet.

At 21:23hrs on Monday, 29 December, police were called to a car in collision with a pedestrian in Barnet Road near the junction with Hedgerow Lane, Barnet.

The pedestrian, a 60-year-old man, was taken by ambulance to hospital where he died shortly after arrival.

Officers believe they know the identity of the deceased and next of kin have been informed, however they await formal identification.

The car, a Fiesta, stopped at the scene. An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He was taken to a north London police station where he remains in custody.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Alperton are investigating.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information that may assist the investigation should call police on 020 8991 9555.