Police make arrest after woman hit by car in rural Leicestershire

It's after a hit and run crash on Tuesday morning

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 27th Oct 2022
Last updated 27th Oct 2022

A woman has been arrested after a crash in rural Leicestershire - during which a woman was hit by a car.

Police were called to Braunston Road in Knossington shortly before midday on Tuesday (October 25), finding a woman in her 40s had been injured by a grey Mercedes.

She has since been discharged from hospital.

A 59 year old woman from Knossington was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent last night (October 26).

The vehicle involved has been recovered by police.

Detective Inspector Charles Edwards, of Leicestershire Police, said: “Our investigation into the incident is continuing and we’ve spoken to a number of witnesses who were in the area at the time.

“I’m aware of the concern this incident has raised and we’ll provide further updates as our enquiries progress.”

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