Police appeal as teenager struck 'deliberately' in Leeds hit and run
A teenager has been seriously injured in a "deliberate" hit-and-run in Leeds, police have said.
The 19-year-old man was taken to hospital after the crash at 7.08pm on Thursday in the Carr Crofts area of Armley.
Police are now appealing for witnesses and Leeds CID would like to speak to anyone who saw the incident or who may have footage of it happening.
West Yorkshire Police (WYP) said in a statement that the young man suffered serious, but not life-threatening, injuries and received treatment in hospital.
"Following investigation, officers believe the car struck the teenager deliberately and are currently pursuing a number of lines of enquiry," a spokesperson for the force said.
The car connected with the incident is said to be a grey Volkswagen T Cross, the driver of which fled the scene and the vehicle is yet to be found.
Anyone with informaiton is asked to call 101 referencing crime number 13260188232.