Man arrested after child left at scene of car crash
A man has been arrested after a child was left at the scene of a car crash.
Cleveland Police said it was called to Low Grange Avenue in Billington, Stockton, shortly after 6pm on Saturday (May 23).
The driver of a white Ford Focus had crashed into a bollard, then fleeing the scene leaving a child in the car, the force said.
When officers arrived at the scene, members of the public helped them track down the 32-year-old man who was arrested a short time later.
The child was not seriously injured and was taken to safety by officers, Cleveland Police added.
The man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. He was questioned by officers and has since been released on bail.
A statement from Cleveland Police said: “The assistance from the public when we arrived was greatly appreciated, and I’d like to thank them for their help at the scene.
“There may be some witnesses that we haven’t yet spoken to, or people with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage who may be able to help. Please call on 101, quoting reference SE26098238.”