London: Man detained after lorry hits pedestrian during Birmingham protest to remove flag
A man has been arrested in London after a van hit a pedestrian following an incident involving the removal of a flag from a lamppost in Birmingham. The incident, which took place on Thursday night, left a man in his 30s with both legs broken and required surgery. Police later detained a 44-year-old man at Euston station near the “United Kingdom” march gathering area. Separately, another person was arrested on suspicion of encouraging attacks on police officers.The Guardian report quoted a statement from West Midlands Police regarding the collision, arrest and ongoing investigation.The investigation was based on information provided by detectives that the driver of the truck struck the pedestrian and fled the scene. Later, police found the vehicle on nearby Prince Edward Road.A police spokesman said: “A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding following a collision between a lorry and pedestrians in Stirchley on Thursday evening. Officers from the Metropolitan Police arrested the man in London this morning.” [Sat]he will be questioned by our officials in due course. “The statement added: “The pedestrian, aged in his 30s, sustained leg injuries in the crash on Mayfield Road and remains in hospital.”The report further details the incident, saying “The van failed to stop at the scene but was located nearby on Prince Edward Road and is currently being inspected. We are reviewing CCTV and social media footage to establish the full circumstances of the incident.”The man, aged in his 30s, remains in hospital receiving treatment for the crash. Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 5802 of May 14.
