GBH charge after man hit by car in early hours

The side of a police car, viewed from the back door looking towards the bonnet. The car is white but the whole of the side is covered in a blue and fluorescent yellow large checkerboard pattern.Image source, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
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Police were called to Sarisbury Green on Wednesday night (stock photo)

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A man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a pedestrian was hit by a car near Southampton.

A 38-year-old man was seriously injured and remains in hospital after the incident in Sarisbury Green in the early hours of Thursday.

James Varol, 24, is also charged with dangerous driving, failing to report an accident and failing to stop following an accident.

Mr Varol, from Whiteley, is due before Portsmouth magistrates on Wednesday.

Hampshire police were called shortly after 03:00 BST to reports of a collision in Montefiore Drive involving a pedestrian and a car.

Police said the injured man was in a stable condition in hospital, where he continues to be treated for serious and potentially life-changing injuries.

Two 15-year-old boys from Fareham and Hedge End who were arrested on Tuesday have been bailed until 3-4 September while inquiries continue.

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