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Police were called to Nottingham Avenue shortly after 11.52am yesterday to reports of a vehicle theft.
As the stolen black Mercedes Vito with the registration plate WR12 LD0, was being driven away, a women in her 50s was struck by the vehicle.
It is believed it then headed towards Prince Regent Lane.
The women was taken to a central London hospital and her injuries are not life threatening or changing.
No arrests have been made.
Those who may have seen the incident are asked to contact police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
Tags: Newham, Canning Town