Oadby: Pedestrian in his 80s in hospital after being hit by car

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A man in his 80s remains in hospital after he was injured in Wigston Road, Oadby

A man in his 80s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a car.

Police said the pedestrian was struck on Monday in Wigston Road, Oadby, Leicestershire, close to the junction with London Road, just before 08:20 GMT.

East Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene.

A 35-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

She remains in police custody, says Leicestershire Police.

Anyone with information, who has not yet spoken to the police, has been asked to make contact.

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