Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after vehicle hits pedestrians
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle hit a number of pedestrians in Co Down.
The incident happened in Millisle on Saturday.
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Detective Inspector Oonagh Ryan said two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
'We received a report at around 11.05pm, that a vehicle had collided with a number of pedestrians outside licensed premises on Main Street, Millisle,' she said.
'It was reported that the vehicle involved turned around and drove past the licensed premises again before making off from the scene.
'Officers, along with colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, attended the scene and two people were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries, which have been described as serious.'
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She said the vehicle was found a short time later outside Walkers Lane.
'One man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a number of driving offences, he is currently in police custody,' she added.
'Our inquiries are at an early stage and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, who witnessed the incident, or anyone with dashcam or doorbell footage, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference CW 1805 of 17/05/25.'
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