Galley Drive, Sheffield: Man arrested for allegedly assaulting emergency worker as Land Rover and Ford collide
A man who allegedly attempted to flee the scene of a crash has been arrested by police.
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man following a collision in Waterthorpe over the weekend.
It is reported that at around 11.30pm on Friday, December 19, a blue Ford Grand C-Max and a grey Land Rover Discovery were in a collision at the junction of Galley Drive and Moss Way.
Allegedly, the driver of the Land Rover fled the scene on foot.
No injuries were reported, and a man, aged 23, was arrested a short time later on suspicion of failing to stop and failing to provide a breath test.
He was also later arrested on suspicion of assault on an emergency worker.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 11.24pm on Friday (19 December) we received reports of a road traffic collision on Galley Drive at the junction with Moss Way.
“It is reported that a blue Ford Grand C-Max and a grey Land Rover Discovery were involved in the collision. No injuries were reported.
“It is reported the driver of the Land Rover left the scene on foot.
“A short time later, a 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop after a road accident and failing to provide a breath test. The man was also later arrested on suspicion of assault on an emergency worker.
“He has been bailed pending further enquiries.”