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Arrest after four pedestrians hurt in Leicester hit-and-run

A man has been arrested after four pedestrians were injured in a hit-and-run while they were crossing a road in Leicester city centre.

Leicestershire Police said it happened in Vaughan Way, at a crossing towards the junction with Highcross Street, at 22:12 BST on Saturday, and involved a silver vehicle which failed to stop.

Three men were taken to hospital with serious injuries, the fourth man got up and walked away and was not taken to hospital, said officers.

Following inquiries, a 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while over the prescribed limit for alcohol, and causing grievous bodily harm. He remains in police custody.


BBC News

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