Man arrested after pedestrian hit by car outside Anfield shops
Man arrested after pedestrian hit by car in Anfield

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a pedestrian was reportedly hit by a car outside a row of shops in Anfield.

Collision on Manningham Road

Merseyside Police were called to reports of a crash on the corner of Manningham Road and Priory Road at around 3.30pm today (Sunday, October 18).

A force incident manager for Merseyside Police said a man was breathalysed at the scene and was found to be over the limit. He was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and taken in for questioning.

Emergency response and injuries

Photographs taken by an ECHO reporter showed police vehicles and officers alongside an ambulance outside the William Hill betting shop.

Merseyside Police confirmed to the ECHO that the pedestrian suffered minor injuries.