A woman has been bailed as police continue their investigations into reports that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.

The casualty was taken to Stockton’s University Hospital of North Tees for treatment to injuries following the Hartlepool incident last week.

Cleveland Police initially said: “Emergency services were called to Chester Road, in Hartlepool, shortly before 8pm on Wednesday, 23rd September, following reports a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.

“The pedestrian was taken to hospital where he was treated for injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.

One person was taken to hospital following a collision in Hartlepool's Chester Road.

placeholder image — One person was taken to hospital following a collision in Hartlepool's Chester Road.

“Officers attended the scene and arrested a 24-year-old woman on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.”

Police have now confirmed that the female suspect has been bailed without charge while inquiries continue.

The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) said: “We dispatched one ambulance crew and one patient was taken to University Hospital of North Tees for further treatment.”

The police added: “Anyone with information is urged to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 191454.”