Woman injured in suspected hit and run in Newcastle
Police say a Volkswagen sped off from the scene
Last updated 22nd Oct 2024
A woman has been injured after being knocked down by a car in a suspected hit and run in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Police say the lady, in her 20s, suffered minor injuries after being hit by a Volkswagen car on Hassell Street in the early hours of Sunday. The car then sped off.
In a statement, the force said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a non-stop collision in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
"At around 1.40am on Sunday (20 October), a black Volkswagen Arteon came into collision with a pedestrian on Hassell Street. The vehicle then left the scene.
"The pedestrian, a woman in her 20s, suffered cuts and bruising and was taken to hospital. Her injuries are not believed to be serious."
An investigation has now been launched by Staffordshire Police in a bid to try and trace the driver of the vehicle.
Anyone with information can contact officers on 101.