Attempted murder arrest after 'collision' in Orton

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a ‘collision’ in Orton.

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said they were called to Meriton, Orton Goldhay, at around 10.05pm on Monday, July 13.

The spokesperson said: “We were called at about 10.05pm yesterday (13 July) to reports of a man being involved in a collision with a car in Meriton, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough.

“The victim, a man in his 40s, from Peterborough, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police at the scene. Picture: PT readerplaceholder image
Police at the scene. Picture: PT reader

“A 35-year-old man, also from Peterborough, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and taken to custody where he remains.

“An investigation is on-going and it is believed to be an isolated incident.”

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