Man seriously injured after hit and run in Harehills

A man has been seriously injured after a hit and run in Harehills.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 15th Sep 2020, 08:35 BST
Updated 15th Sep 2020, 08:40 BST
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It happened at about 12.15am on Tuesday, September 15 at the junction of Roundhay Road and Spencer Place.

A silver Vauxhall Astra crashed into a 39-year-old pedestrian.

The injured man was taken to hospital for treatment.

It happened at about 12.15am on Tuesday, September 15 at the junction of Roundhay Road and Spencer Place.It happened at about 12.15am on Tuesday, September 15 at the junction of Roundhay Road and Spencer Place.
It happened at about 12.15am on Tuesday, September 15 at the junction of Roundhay Road and Spencer Place.

He is in a serious condition.

The driver of the car fled the scene.

The car was later found set on fire in Harehills Avenue.

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A 35-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, drug driving, failing to stop after an accident and arson.

He remains in custody.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the silver Vauxhall Astra in the area, particularly anyone with relevant dashcam or phone footage, is asked to contact officers via 101 quoting reference 13200462720 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat