Attempted murder arrest after four men hit by car

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Two of the men who were hit by the car suffered serious injuries, police said

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car mounted pavement and hit four people before being driven away.

Officers were called to Prince Street, Walsall, just before 17:00 BST on Friday, West Midlands Police said.

"The driver fled the scene and two men in their 20s were taken to hospital with serious injuries," a force spokesperson said.

Their injuries were not thought to be life-threatening and the two other men were not seriously hurt.

Officers said they arrested the 27-year-old man on Friday night and he remained in custody for questioning.

They added officers have found a vehicle they suspected was involved.

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