Wanted Leyland man arrested after hit and run in Preston city centre

A man from Leyland who was wanted by police after a hit and run in Preston city centre has been arrested.

Peter Hull, 30, had been wanted in connection with a hit and run in Corporation Street, Preston in the early hours of Monday, February 25.A pedestrian suffered serious chest injuries in the incident and had to be taken to Royal Preston Hospital for emergency treatment.

Peter Hull, from Leyland, has been arrested in connection with a hit and run in Corporation Street, Preston on February 25.placeholder image
Peter Hull, from Leyland, has been arrested in connection with a hit and run in Corporation Street, Preston on February 25.

Lancashire Police had launched a public appeal to trace Hull after he failed to come forward following the collision.

A police spokesman said: "Peter Hull, 30, from Leyland, was arrested on March 30 on suspicion of failing to stop and driving while disqualified.

"He has since been released under investigation."

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