Chelmsford: Man arrested on suspicion of GBH after collision

Officers made an arrest after investigating a report of a car leaving the scene of a collision which left a man with serious injuries.

We were called shortly before 9.10am on Sunday 27 August to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Glebe Road, Chelmsford.

It was found the car had left the scene.

The pedestrian was left with serious injuries which are not life-threatening.

Following intelligence received, officers traced the vehicle to Hylands Park Car Park, in Chelmsford, by 10.10am, where a man was detained and arrested.

A 22-year-old man, from Rainham, London, was questioned on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, failing to stop, driving under the influence and being concerned in supplying a controlled drug.

He has been released on bail while our enquiries continue.

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