19-year-old boy 'deliberately struck' in Armley, Leeds hit-and-run crash - police issue urgent appeal
Police believe a 19-year-old boy was “deliberately struck” by a hit-and-run driver in Leeds.
Leeds CID would like to speak to anyone who witnessed or has footage of the incident which took place on Carr Crofts, Armley during the evening of Thursday, April 2.
It occurred at about 7.08pm after a grey Volkswagen T Cross was in collision with a 19-year-old teenage boy in the street. The car then made off from the scene and is yet to be located.
“The victim suffered serious injuries in the incident and was taken to hospital. His injuries are not being treated as life threatening,” a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson confirmed.
“Following investigation, officers believe the car struck the teenager deliberately and are currently pursuing a number of lines of enquiry.”
Anyone who has information about or footage of the fail to stop collision is asked to contact Leeds CID on 101 referencing crime number 13260188232.
Information can also be given online via the 101LiveChat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.