Police appeal for help after 3 pedestrians injured

The car mounted the curb, and was later found burnt out

Penhill Drive, Swindon
Author: Seb CheerPublished 19th Jun 2021

Wiltshire Police are looking for help to identify the driver of a car that mounted a pavement in Swindon, injuring three people.

A male pedestrian suffered a broken ankle, and two women had minor injuries.

A parked car was also struck on Penhill Drive, around 7.15pm yesterday (18 June)

The red Vauxhall Astra was later found in Waggoner Close, about a mile away.

A police spokesman said: "We are aware that numerous people witnessed this incident, which resulted in three people being injured.

"This driver put numerous people at risk through his dangerous driving.

"We are appealing to anyone able to help identify whoever was responsible to contact us as a matter of urgency."

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