Attempted murder arrest in Plymouth as shocking crash video circulates

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an alleged hit-and-run crash on the Barbican. Devon and Cornwall Police was called to reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian in Southside Street at around 2pm yesterday, Thursday, November 21.

Paramedics and the RNLI also rushed to the scene before a road closure was put in place. A man was taken to Derriford Hospital with serious injuries. Police said he remains there today, Friday, November 22.

A vehicle allegedly fled the scene after the crash. Investigating officers are continuing to appeal to the public for information on what happened.

The force are also aware of a video being shared on social media. They are urging the public not to speculate on the reported crash.

A man, aged in his 20s and from Tavistock, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving a short time after the incident. He has since also been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody at this time.

Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We ask anybody with footage to send it to us rather than posting it on social media as this is an active and ongoing investigation. If you are able to help officers please get in touch via 101 or our website quoting log 476 of 21 November."