Pedestrian hurt following collision with car which failed to stop
A car failed to stop after being involved in a collision with a pedestrian in Haverhill.
Police officers were called to the junction of Spindle Road and Willow Close shortly after 3.20pm yesterday, Thursday, July 1.
The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, sustained cuts to his head, hands and arm and was taken to hospital for treatment, as a precaution.
The driver of the car, believed to be a black Fiat 500, failed to stop at the scene.
A Fiat 500, believed to be involved in this collision, was later located by police in Meadowsweet Close.
Following enquiries, an 18-year-old man was arrested at approximately 4.45pm yesterday in connection with the incident. He has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to come forward. Police are also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a small black vehicle in the area around the time stated.
Witnesses of anyone with information regarding who was responsible should contact Bury St Edmunds CID at Suffolk Police, quoting crime reference 37/35390/21.
Website: http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update
Email: Thomas.banks@suffolk.police.uk
Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Phone – call 101.