Arrest made after serious collision in Dalston

An arrest has been made following a serious collision in Cumdivock, Dalston that happened last night.

At around 10.50pm a Ford Mondeo collided with a tree and the driver left the scene.

The 20-year-old passenger from Carlisle suffered serious head and chest injuries.

He was taken to the Cumberland Infirmary and is being transferred to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, in a critical condition.

Officers have arrested a 22-year-old man from Carlisle who is suspected to be the driver of the vehicle.

He has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, taking a vehicle without consent and failing to remain at the scene after an accident. He is currently in police custody.

Anyone who witnessed this collision or has any information should contact police on 101 referencing incident 215 of 7 November 2017, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.