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Attempted Murder Arrest After Ipswich Hit-and-Run
20 Jun
Summary
- A 20-year-old man sustained life-changing leg fractures.
- The incident occurred outside an Ipswich Co-Op store.
- Two 20-year-old men are in custody for questioning.
A serious incident unfolded in Ipswich on Friday night when a 20-year-old man was hit by a car. The collision occurred just before 10 PM outside the Co-Op on Fircroft Road. The victim was pinned against a wall by the vehicle and sustained severe, life-changing open leg fractures. He was taken to the hospital and remains in a stable condition.
Following the incident, police arrested two 20-year-old men. They are currently being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder. Reports indicate that the arrested individuals had been in an altercation with the victim before the car struck him. The driver and passenger of the white VW Polo involved in the crash abandoned the car and fled the scene on foot.
Authorities are appealing for witnesses and requesting anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
