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Attempted murder arrest after hit-and-run in Burton
Overview
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of conspiracy to murder following a hit-and-run incident at Anglesey Business Park in Burton-upon-Trent. A 17-year-old pedestrian sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital after being struck by a purple Hyundai Veloster on Wednesday evening.
Key points
- An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
- A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
- The victim, a 17-year-old boy, suffered serious injuries and is receiving hospital treatment.
- The incident occurred at Anglesey Business Park at 18:25 BST on Wednesday.
- The suspect vehicle is described as a purple Hyundai Veloster which left the scene.
- Staffordshire Police are appealing for dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage.