An 87-year-old woman suffered serious leg injuries after she was hit by a car.
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after the incident happened in Derby Road near the junction with Woodside Road, shortly before 4:30 pm on Thursday (7 December 2023).
The driver, a 31-year-old woman, is assisting us with our inquiries.
The victim, who has undergone multiple surgeries for her injuries, remains in hospital.
Detective Constable Andrew Fawcett said:
“From our inquiries, it is known that there were many vehicles in the area of the collision when it occurred.
“To assist us with our ongoing inquiries, we are appealing for anyone who saw what happened, including anyone who has any relevant footage such as CCTV or dashcam, to please contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with any information is urged to call us on 101, quoting incident number 502 of 7 December 2023, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The investigation team can also be contacted directly on 101, extension 3103409, quoting ‘Operation Ideography’.
