A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was seriously injured when he was hit by a car during a disturbance.

Police were called to Crieff Square, in Sunderland, following a disturbance, shortly after 12.30pm on Tuesday, June 18.

Officers attended and found a man in his 30s with multiple injuries consistent with having been in a collision with a vehicle. He remains in hospital but his condition is no longer thought to be life-threatening.

The vehicle believed to have been used in the incident – a black 2003 BMW X5 – was later found burnt out in the Wendover Way area of Witherwack.

An attempted murder investigation has been launched and police have now arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.

He remains in police custody and is assisting officers with their inquiries.

Officers are still keen to hear from anybody who saw the BMW, thought to have used registration plates C16 VEB and WM53 0ZD, driving in the Sunderland area over the last fortnight.

And police have also identified a potential witness that they would like to trace as part of the investigation.

Detective Inspector Sean Mcguigan, of Northumbria Police, said: “Our enquiries have led us to identify three vehicles that were all travelling South-West on Rotherfield Road past the Last Orders pub at 11.56pm on Monday.

“The vehicles were heading in the direction of Washington Road, passing the junction with Ramillies Road.

“We believe one of those vehicles was the BMW, but we are also keen to identify the occupants of the other cars who may have valuable information that can assist with this investigation.

“We have arrested one man overnight in connection with our enquiries.

“We would ask anyone who believes they have seen the BMW or have any information – no matter how small or insignificant they think it is – to get in touch.”

Three men and a woman who were arrested shortly after the incident on suspicion of affray remain under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 37 180619 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.