A 15-year-old girl was taken to hospital with a broken ankle after being hit by a car on a North East street yesterday (Friday July 7).

Police are appealing for witnesses after the collision involving a BMW 1 seres in Hartlepool. to a collision in which a 15-year-old girl suffered a broken ankle.

A Cleveland Police spokespersons said: "The collision happened around 10:35pm on York Road at the junction of Lister Street on Friday 7th July involving a BMW 1 series and a 15-year-old female pedestrian.

"A 41-year-old man, the driver of the BMW, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. He remains in police custody at this time."

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Any witnesses or anyone with private CCTV on York Road at the junction of Lister Street is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 133657.

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