A WOMAN was taken to hospital after being struck by a car on the outskirts of the town centre.

The incident happened at about 7.35pm on Wednesday when emergency services were called to Harborough Hill Road following reports of a collision involving a Peugeot 208 and a pedestrian.

A police spokeswoman said: “The pedestrian, a woman in her 20s, was taken to hospital though her injuries are not believed to be serious at this time.”