Appeal after man seriously injured in Hartlepool incident.

Detectives in Hartlepool are appealing for information, doorbell/dashcam or CCTV footage as they interview a man they arrested following a report of an assault.

A 39-year-old man sustained serious injuries after he was struck by a white Mercedes on or near Davison Drive in the town shortly before 8.10pm on Saturday (17^th February).

He is receiving hospital treatment and a 20-year-old man who was arrested today is currently being questioned on suspicion of Section 18 assault.

Police would appeal for any witnesses and anyone with information or footage to contact Hartlepool CID via the 101 number quoting ref 029447.

If you don’t want to speak to police you can pass information anonymously to www.crimestoppers-uk.org or phone them on 0800 555 111.