Man arrested after two pedestrians hit by car in late-night collision

Two pedestrians were hit by a car which mounted the pavement in the early hours of the morning, police said.
By Tom Wilkinson, PA
Published 9th Aug 2021, 15:41 BST
Updated 9th Aug 2021, 16:19 BST
Police are investigating the collision.Police are investigating the collision.
Police are investigating the collision.

It happened on Front Street, Chester-le-Street, at around 12.30am on August 5, leaving one person needing hospital treatment.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

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Durham Police said officers were called to reports of a "collision" involving two pedestrians.

It was understood a man had earlier been asked to leave a pub in the town centre.

According to one local, bricks were thrown in an attempt to stop the vehicle.

A police spokeswoman said: "It is believed the driver of an Audi A3 drove onto the pavement and collided with the victims on Front Street.

"One of the victims, a man in his 40s, was taken to University Hospital of North Durham with leg injuries. He is now in a stable condition.

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"A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent, he has since been released under investigation.

"Inquires are ongoing."

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