Driver arrested after pedestrian hit by car

A driver has been arrested after a pedestrian was hit by a car in Nottingham city centre.

Emergency services were called to the collision on Friar Lane at about 16:55 GMT on Sunday.

Nottinghamshire Police said the pedestrian had been taken to hospital with serious injuries and the driver had been arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The force said Friar Lane was closed between its junctions with Maid Marian Way and Beastmarket Hill while investigations took place.

Officers have appealed for any witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam footage to contact the force.

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