Man seriously injured in suspected hit-and-run in Berwick on New Year's Day

A man has been seriously injured following a suspected hit-and-run collision in Northumberland.

Northumbria Police received a report of a crash in the area of Marygate, in Berwick, just before 12:30am on New Year's Day.

It was reported that a red Vauxhall Corsa had left the road and collided with a pedestrian on the path, before driving away from the scene.

The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.

A 24-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody while enquiries are ongoing.

Following the incident, a number of enquiries have been carried out by officers from Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit.

The force is now asking anyone who was travelling in the area at that time and witnessed what happened to come forward with information.

Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has dash cam footage.

Anyone with information should contact 101.