Hit and run being treated as attempted murder

Paignton woman arrested

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a collision between a pedestrian and a car on Foxhole Road, Paignton on Tuesday morning [2 March].

A man was hit by a vehicle thought to be a dark blue BMW which didn't stop, but drove off in the direction of Kings Ash Road.

The incident occurred at around 11.40 a.m., following which police put out a request for witnesses to the hit and run.

The casualty, in his 30s, was taken to hospital where he is being treated for serious and potentially life-changing injuries.

A statement for Devon and Cornwall Police says: "Following enquiries, a 32-year-old woman from Paignton was arrested on Tuesday night on suspicion of attempted murder and taken into police custody.

"Police would like to reiterate their appeal for information: any witnesses to the collision who haven’t already spoken to officers are asked to contact police.

"In addition, police would be particularly interested in anyone who may have dashcam footage of the collision and anyone who was in the vicinity at the time and may have seen the car prior to, or after, the collision. Anyone with CCTV which may have captured the movements of the vehicle are also asked to contact officers. 

"Police would like to thank the members of public for their patience while an investigation of the scene was conducted.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 or via email at 101@dc.police.uk quoting log 313, of 2 March."