Arrest after four pedestrians hurt in hit-and-run

A busy city centre junction with traffic lights at night which is closed off by a police cordon, and a police van can be seen on the right. There are several police cars, with blue flashing lights, on the road and two police officers.

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.

A busy city centre road with four lanes with no traffic on. A cordon is on the left of the road and a police car is parked in the cordon. A police officer is standing in the road.

A vehicle believed to be involved in the collision has been identified and inquiries are ongoing, added the force.

Police said there were a number of people in the area at the time and would urge anyone who witnessed the collision, or the lead up to it to get in touch.

Vaughan Way was closed while inquiries were ongoing but has since been re-opened.

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