Paignton: Man arrested after car hits pedestrian

Police say the car was driven towards Kings Ash Road after the incident

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a pedestrian was hit by a car.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the vehicle hit a male pedestrian in Paignton and was driven off without stopping on 2 March.

The injured man, in his 30s, sustained life-changing injuries and is still receiving medical treatment.

Officers said the arrested man is 25-years-old and from Paignton, and remains in custody.

The incident occurred on Foxhole Road, Paignton at about 11:40 GMT and the car was driven towards Kings Ash road afterwards.

A 32-year-old woman from Paignton previously arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released on bail until 29 March.