A man remains in hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a white Mercedes in an alleged assault at the weekend. 

Police were alerted after a man was hit by a car on or near Davison Drive, in Hartlepool, shortly before 8.10pm on Saturday (February 17).

A 39-year-old man was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital with serious injuries. 

Detectives are appealing for information, doorbell/dashcam or CCTV footage as they interview a man on suspicion of assault.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "A 39-year-old man sustained serious injuries after he was struck by a white Mercedes on or near Davison Drive in the town shortly before 8.10pm on Saturday (17th February).

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"He is receiving hospital treatment and a 20-year-old man who was arrested today is currently being questioned on suspicion of Section 18 assault."

A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called just before 8.15 on the evening of Saturday 17 February to a road traffic incident involving a car and a pedestrian.

"We dispatched a double crewed ambulance and the Medicar. One patient was taken to James Cook Hospital. 

"The Medicar is a joint initiative with NEAS and Cleveland Police covering their force area.  It is staffed by two Special Constables and a NEAS paramedic."

Police would appeal for any witnesses and anyone with information or footage to contact Hartlepool CID via the 101 number quoting ref 029447.

Information can be given anonymously at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or phone them on 0800 555 111.