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Hastings Car Crash: Attempted Murder Arrest After Woman Injured
18 Jan
Summary
- A 22-year-old woman sustained serious injuries in a car crash.
- The incident occurred just before 00:30 GMT on January 18, 2026.
- A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
A serious incident occurred in Hastings in the early hours of January 18, 2026, when a car collided with railings on St Helen's Road. The crash, which happened just before 00:30 GMT, resulted in a passenger sustaining significant injuries.
Police arriving at the scene found a 22-year-old local woman with injuries that were serious but not considered life-threatening. She was transported to a hospital for treatment. The driver of the vehicle involved in the collision managed to escape the scene before law enforcement could apprehend them.
Following an investigation, officers arrested a 23-year-old man, also from the local area, at a nearby property. He was taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder. Authorities are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to come forward.
