Adam Rickitt 'injured in hit and run'

Adam Rickitt has announced that he was recently injured in a hit and run accident.

The former Coronation Street actor used his online video diary to discuss the incident, which occurred when he was walking his dog in Auckland, New Zealand earlier this month.

Addressing his fans, he revealed: "[I] got run over by some complete arse. My whole arm has basically got enormous bruising."

Confirming that he also suffered cuts and swelling to his right arm, Rickitt added: "It's bloody painful."

The Sun reports that the 31-year-old's dog was unharmed in the incident.

Rickitt currently stars in New Zealand soap Shortland Street. His Coronation Street character Nick Tilsley will soon return to screens with a new actor in the part.