Woman left with potentially life-changing injuries in hit-and-run in Antrim

(PA)

A woman has been left with potentially life-changing injuries following a hit-and-run in Co Antrim.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of several offences following the incident in the Glenravel Road area of Martinstown on Saturday.

A police spokesperson said the woman, aged in her 30s, was hit by a vehicle while walking.

The van was later recovered and a 25-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences

“At around 8.55pm, it was reported to police that a woman in her 30s had been struck by a vehicle as she was walking,” they said.

“A white Peugeot Professional van was located by members of the public with frontal damage nearby, but left the scene on arrival by police.

“The woman was taken to hospital for injuries that are described as potentially life-changing.

“The van was later recovered and a 25-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences. He remains in police custody at this time.”

Police have issued an appeal for information and witnesses.

“Inquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, and police would appeal to anyone with any information to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1715 26/10/24,” they said.