A man has died after he was hit by a van at Staples Corner yesterday evening.

The 55-year-old died at the scene on the M1 southbound off-slip at 7pm.

The driver of the van stopped at the scene and was arrested in connection with the investigation.

He remains in custody at a north London police station.

The pedestrian’s next of kin have been informed but formal identification has not taken place.

A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Alperton traffic garage on 020 8991 9555.