Mexborough man hit by BMW was assaulted earlier, police say

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South Yorkshire Police said the man had been assaulted earlier in the evening

A man left seriously injured after being hit by a car had earlier been assaulted, police have said.

Emergency crews were called to reports of a collision between a pedestrian and a blue BMW on Wath Road, Mexborough, shortly before 20:00 GMT on Tuesday.

South Yorkshire Police said there were reports the 34-year-old victim had been assaulted earlier that evening.

The force said it was keen to hear from witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage.

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