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Man left in life-threatening condition after hit and run
A car was allegedly deliberately driven into two men, leaving one with injuries that are considered to be life-threatening.
The incident happened on Oxford Place in Easton at around 11am on Friday.
Police are now searching for the driver of a black Mini Cooper, which was driven away after the incident in the direction of Stapleton Road and St Mark’s Road.
An Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said: “Initial enquiries suggest the collision came after an altercation between two groups of men.
“The injured man is understood to have arrived at the location in a silver / grey Seat Leon.
“He was on foot when injured in a collision with a black Mini Cooper, the driver failed to stop and drove the car away in the direction of Stapleton Road and St Marks (sic).
“A second man, who has also arrived at the scene in the Seat Leon, sustained minor physical injuries too.
“At this stage we believe this to be an isolated incident and do not consider there to be any wider risk to the public.
“Detectives would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened and has yet to speak with officers.
“We would also ask people to check whether they have any relevant dashcam, CCTV or other footage of the area at the time.
“We would particularly wish to hear from anyone who saw a 08-registration black Mini Cooper on Friday afternoon in east Bristol.
“If you can help, please call 101 and give the reference 5226161816.”
Main photo: Martin Booth
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