Merthyr Tydfil: Man left in critical condition after being hit by a car

The 28-year-old man was hit by a car in Methyr Tydfil town centre Credit: PA

A man was left in a critical condition after being hit by a car, which then drove off.

The 28-year-old was found seriously injured after police were called to the incident in Merthyr Tydfil town centre at 11.50pm on Saturday September 2.

South Wales Police said the man was hit by a vehicle travelling along Castle Street and sustained a serious injury.

A 19-year-old man from Tredegar has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The force is now appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following the incident.

A statement from South Wales Police added: "A 28-year-old man from Pentrebach was struck by a vehicle travelling along Castle Street and has sustained a serious injury, he remains in a critical condition at this time.

"The car made off from the scene without stopping. A 19-year-old man from Tredegar has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

"We are appealing for any witnesses to the collision or for anyone with any dashcam or mobile phone footage of the incident to contact us and give reference 2300296253."