A man has been arrested after three pedestrians were struck by a reversing vehicle when a driver allegedly refused to stop for police, officers have confirmed.
The incident occurred at approximately 3.30pm on Wednesday, November 11, on North Road, in Durham city centre, leaving a man, a woman and a 17-year-old boy with injuries.
Driver stopped after mobile phone suspicion
A motorcycle officer from Durham Constabulary signalled for a BMW driver to pull over after the man was suspected of using his mobile phone at the wheel.
A force spokesperson said: "The driver failed to stop and collided with a parked car on North Road before reversing into three pedestrians."
"The pedestrians, a man, woman and 17-year-old boy, were injured and taken to hospital."
Arrest and custody
"Thankfully their injuries were not life-threatening."
The BMW driver, who is in his 50s, was detained at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving and remained in custody as of Thursday, November 12.
