Paignton woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

It follows a crash on Foxhole Road involving a BMW and pedestrian

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 3rd Mar 2021
Last updated 3rd Mar 2021

A Paignton woman is in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

It follows a crash between a BMW and male pedestrian on Foxhole Road yesterday morning (Tuesday 2 March).

The male pedestrian is now in hospital being treated for potentially life changing injuries. Officers are still asking any witnesses to come forward if they haven't already.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:

"A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a collision between a male pedestrian and a car on Foxhole Road, Paignton, yesterday morning, Tuesday 2 March.

"The incident occurred at around 11.40am and the car involved, believed to be a dark blue BMW, did not stop and drove off in the direction of Kings Ash Road.

"A male pedestrian in his 30s was taken to hospital where he is being treated for serious, potentially life changing, injuries.

"Following enquiries, a 32-year-old woman from Paignton was arrested last night on suspicion of attempted murder and is in police custody assisting police with their investigation this morning.

"Police would like to reiterate their appeal for information: any witnesses to the collision who haven’t already spoken to officers are asked to contact police.

"In addition, police would be particularly interested in anyone who may have dashcam footage of the collision and anyone who was in the vicinity at the time and may have seen the car prior to, or after, the collision. Anyone with CCTV which may have captured the movements of the vehicle are also asked to contact officers."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 or via email at 101@dc.police.uk quoting log 313, 2/3/21.

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