Drink driving arrest after man struck by HGV

The pedestrian, a man, was struck by the HGV on Monday morning, police said

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a pedestrian was struck by a HGV in Leicestershire.

Police said a man was hit on the A511 Stephenson Way in Coalville just after 10:40 BST on Monday.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital, with his condition described as serious but not life-threatening or life-changing.

The arrested man, 53 - who was also held on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving - remains in custody.