Man badly hurt in suspected hit and run

A man has been left with serious injures following a suspected hit and run in Bradninch.

Police were called to reports of an injured man in the middle of West End Road just after 11.30pm on Saturday (11 June).

The 53-year-old local man was found in the road with injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle

The type of vehicle involved remains unknown.

The collision is believed to have occurred in the hours of darkness and weather and road conditions were good although they deteriorated during time at the scene.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Officers are requesting information from any person who has knowledge of  the vehicle involved to contact 101 quoting log number DCP-20160611 - 1058