Polling station 'hit-and-run' caught on video as car seen ploughing into crowd

Video footage has shown the horrifying moment a car ploughed into a group of people outside a polling station.

Emergency crews were called to the horror collision in Ashton-under-Lyne at around 4.30pm on Thursday. It happened outside the Holy Trinity Community Centre as residents were placing their votes in the local election.

The video shows a man speaking to the driver of a red car through the window before multiple other people, including a woman, walked towards the car. The driver then moved the vehicle at speed towards the group as they were mowed down and knocked onto the ground.

A number of people attempted to chase the car, however, it fled the scene. A 43-year-old woman was rushed to hospital for treatment to superficial injuries.

Two arrests have since been made in connection with the alleged hit-and-run. An 18-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of attempted section 18 assault. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit section 18.

Police say inquiries remain ongoing.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police told our sister title, the Manchester Evening News: "Just after 4.30pm yesterday evening (Thursday 2 May 2024), we were called to reports of a road traffic collision between a car and a pedestrian on Holy Trinity Street in Ashton Under Lyne. Emergency services attended the scene, and a 43-year-old woman was taken to hospital with superficial injuries. Enquiries have established that a car collided with the victim and failed to stop.

"The full circumstances of the incident are yet to be determined, but officers in Tameside are progressing enquiries at pace, with two arrests made. One man, aged 18, was arrested on suspicion of attempted section 18 assault, and a 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit section 18.

"Anyone with any information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage should contact police on 0161 856 9482 or 101 quoting incident 2715 of 2/5/24. Alternatively, details can be passed via our LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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