Man arrested following vehicle incident near Hurstbourne Tarrant
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Officers have made an arrest as part of an investigation into an incident in which a man was struck by a vehicle near Hurstbourne Tarrant.
We were called at 11.09pm on Thursday 24 October to what was initially reported as a suspected poaching incident in Netherton Road. On arrival, a man in his 50s was found with serious injuries.
It was reported that the man had attempted to confront a group of men he had seen in a field. The men reportedly got into a vehicle, which then struck the man. The vehicle was then driven from the scene.
The man was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains. His injuries are serious but not life-threatening.
Detectives launched an investigation and have been pursuing several lines of enquiry to establish what took place and those involved.
Last night (Monday 28 October), officers arrested a 37-year-old man from Totton on suspicion of attempted murder.
He is currently in police custody while officers carry out further enquiries.
District Inspector Stuart Ross said: “This was a serious incident and we know the impact that this has had on the local community.
“I want to reassure people that we do not tolerate this type of offending and are working hard to bring those responsible to justice.
“We have spoken to a number of people in the community, but if anyone has any information about what took place, we would urge them to speak to us.
“Perhaps you were in this area on that night and remembered seeing something suspicious?
“Or maybe you are aware of what happened and have information that could help our enquiries? If so, please get in touch.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44240464242, or report it via our website - https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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