Belfast: Two men bailed after pedestrian hit by a car

The man was hit by a car on Monday morning

Two 44 year-old men who were arrested after a pedestrian was hit by a car in Belfast have been released on bail.

The pedestrian is seriously injured in hospital after being hit in Milford Place in west Belfast at 05:15 BST on Monday.

Police received a report that a man with a suspected firearm was seen in the area just before the collision.

Two other men were reported to be with him. All the men were dressed in dark-coloured clothing.

One man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances.

A second man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences, including causing grievous injury by dangerous driving.

The crash happened shortly after a property was damaged in Clonfadden Street, which police believe was related to the investigation.