Two charged after Cheshire hit-and-run leaves man hospitalised
A pedestrian has reportedly been left with life changing injuries
Two men have been charged after a man was left with life changing injuries following a reported hit-and-run in Winsford.
Emergency services were called to High Street, Winsford at around midnight on 1st January 2026.
Officers say a pedestrian had been hit by a blue Volkswagen Eos which didn't stop.
A 62-year-old man suffered life changing leg injuries and was hospitalised as a result.
45-year-old Anthony Abbott from Winsford has been charged with:
- causing serious injury by dangerous driving
- failing to stop following a collision
- failing to report a collision
- committing a series of acts with intent to pervert the course of justice
- possession of a weapon in a private place
41-year-old Anthony Cornwell from Stoke-on-Trent has been charged with committing a series of acts with intent to pervert the course of justice.
A 34-year-old woman has also been arrested in connection to the incident but has been released on bail.