Man arrested after two hurt in hit and run

Two people have been injured - one seriously - after a car mounted the pavement and struck them before leaving the scene.

It happened on Burnley Road in Padiham, near the junction with Ightenhill Street, at about 19:00 BST on Sunday, Lancashire Police said.

A local woman aged in her 40s suffered a serious but not life-threatening injury while man, also from the town and in his 40s, suffered a more minor injury, the force said.

A 19-year-old man from Burnley has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury dangerous driving, drug driving and failing to stop after an accident.

Police said the car failed to stop at the scene but shortly afterwards a blue Toyota Aygo, was found close to the junction of Grove Lane and Ingham Street, which they believe was the same car involved.

Sgt Anthony Beckett asked for any witnesses or anyone with CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell or mobile footage to get in touch.

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