Three more arrests over hit and run in Leicester

A total of five arrests have been made in connection with the crash

Three more people have been arrested after a pedestrian was seriously hurt in a hit and run crash in Leicester.

The victim, aged in his 20s, remains in a critical condition in hospital after he was hit by a car on Thurcroft Close, in Eyres Monsell, on 7 November.

A second man, a 23-year-old, is being held on suspicion of attempted murder.

Two further men, aged 25 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. A total of five people have been arrested during the investigation.

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The attack happened at the junction of Hillsborough Road just before midday.

Leicestershire Police said a black BMW X5 was seen being driven "dangerously and erratically" at the time.

It failed to stop and was later found abandoned nearby on Glen Rise.

A 24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder was bailed pending further enquiries.

A woman, 21, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, was released pending further investigation.

Det Ch Insp Rob Widdowson said the victim has been left with "very serious, potentially life-threatening injuries".