A man arrested after a woman was hit by a van in Cheadle has been released on bail, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed.
The incident took place on Massie Street, just off High Street, at around 12.30pm on Wednesday, November 11. Police and paramedics responded to reports that a woman had been struck by a van.
Arrest and bail
A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention. In an update issued on Thursday, a GMP spokesperson said he has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
The woman was taken to hospital from the scene. A GMP spokesperson described her injuries as life-threatening. No further updates on her condition have been released at this stage.
Road closure and response
A stretch of High Street was cordoned off as crews attended the scene. Stockport Council urged people to avoid the High Street area during the response.
The cordon was in place near the junction with Wilmslow Road, close to the White Hart pub and St Mary's Church. It was lifted at around 4pm on Wednesday afternoon.
