A woman was arrested at John Lennon Airport in connection with a crash that seriously injured a man. Merseyside Police confirmed a 34-year-old woman from Liverpool was arrested at the airport after officers met an inbound flight on Friday morning.
She was arrested in connection with an incident from earlier this month where a black Range Rover was involved in a crash with a 27-year-old pedestrian. The man was walking along Mariners Wharf on Brunswick Dock, at around 11.40pm on August 11, when the car mounted the pavement and hit him.
Man recovering at home
The man, who was with his partner, was seriously injured and taken to hospital. He is said to be recovering at home following the incident. The suspected driver of the Range Rover ran from the scene.
Merseyside Police confirmed the suspect detained at John Lennon Airport has been held on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop and report a collision. She was taken to a police station, where she remains in custody and will be interviewed by detectives.
Police appeal for witnesses
Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, who is leading the probe for the force's serious collision investigation unit, said: "This was a serious incident that has left a visitor to our city with significant injuries.
"Driving of this nature will not be tolerated on our streets, and we will do everything we can to prevent it and bring offenders before the courts.
"Although we have made a successful arrest this morning, I would ask anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police to contact my investigation team.
"I would also urge residents and businesses in the area to review any CCTV, dashcam or other footage which may have captured the incident or the movements of the black Range Rover before the collision occurred."
A police spokesperson added: "Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police via social media at @MerPolCC, call the serious collision investigation unit on 0151 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, quoting reference 26000656415.
"Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously."
