Man hit by orange car outside Swindon pub as driver flees the scene

Police are hunting the driver of an orange car after a hit-and-run in Swindon.

Emergency services were called to an incident outside the Moonrakers pub in Whitworth Road at around 8.45pm yesterday evening (Sunday, 2 April)

A male pedestrian, aged in his 20s, had been struck by a car which then failed to stop at the scene.

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The vehicle, thought to be an orange Seat, made off down Beechcroft Road in the direction of Kingsdown.

The victim was taken to the hospital for assessment but isn’t believed to be seriously hurt.

“CCTV enquiries were conducted at the scene and we would urge anyone with dash cam footage which may assist our enquiries to get in touch”, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said.

Adding: “Call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230035041. Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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