Two charged after Cheshire hit-and-run leaves man hospitalised

A pedestrian has reportedly been left with life changing injuries

The injured man remains in hospital
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 6th Jan 2026

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.

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