Arrest after pedestrian injured in village

A MAN has been arrested in connection with a serious incident in which a woman was injured and a dog died.

Police were called to The Hill, Cromford, just before 4pm on Monday by paramedics, following reports of a pedestrian with a dog being hit by a van.

A woman in her 70s was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where she remains. Sadly, the dog died at the scene.

The road was closed to allow for an investigation and reopened at around 8.30pm.

A man, aged in his 20s, has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and is in police custody.

Officers would like to thank everyone who has come forward with information so far.

Anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage, or any other information, and hasn’t yet contacted the police should do so by calling Derbyshire police on 101.

People can also contact the force via social media, mentioning DC Richard Marshall and reference 21*532780 in any correspondence.