Driver hits two men in targeted attack, police say

Police said the driver mounted the pavement in St Clements and struck the two men on Saturday night

A car driver is being hunted after they hit two men, leaving one with potential life-changing injuries, in what police believe was a targeted attack.

The driver of the grey Mercedes mounted the pavement and drove at the men, aged in their 20s, in St Clements, Oxford, on Saturday night at about 22:30 BST.

They then reversed in an attempt to further harm the pair but missed and drove off, the force added.

Both men were taken to hospital where one remains with possible life-changing injuries, the other suffered a minor injury and has since been discharged.

Det Insp James Holden-White, of Thames Valley Police, said: "I understand this assault will be concerning but we believed it was a targeted attack with no threat to the wider public.

"We are investigating this as a priority so I am appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information about this assault to come forward as soon as possible."

Drivers with dashcams who were driving in the area at the time are being urged to check their recordings and anyone with information or footage are asked to come forward.