A nine-year-old girl is in a “life-threatening” condition after being hit by a bus in southeast London.

Her brother, aged five, was also struck by the vehicle and has been taken to hospital as a precaution, the Metropolitan Police said.

The male driver of the bus was arrested at the scene in Bexleyheath and remains in custody.

The children were with a family member when the collision happened on Saturday morning.

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The incident took place in Watling Street, near the junction with Halcot Avenue, and officers were called just after 9am.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

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