Driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A police scene in place on York Road outside Wetherby
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A driver has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a road collision left a man with potentially life-threatening injuries.
West Yorkshire Police said a 43-year-old man, who was driving a Land Rover Discovery, was arrested and a 28-year-old man, with significant leg injuries, was taken to hospital.
The force said they were called to the incident near Wetherby Racecourse at 22:28 BST on Friday.
Police believe the incident is linked to the theft of a boat from an address in Wetherby that occurred shortly before the crash.
A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft and remains in custody.
Police said a scene was in place on York Road as detectives carried out inquiries.
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