A woman in her 20s who was involved in a hit and run, was taken to hospital last night (Friday) after being discovered injured in Ahoghill.
Police received the report at approximately 10:40pm of a woman having been found with leg and face injuries at the junction of the Ballybollen Road and Glebe Road.
Detectives investigating the incident are appealing for witnesses and information.
Detective Sergeant Peter Crothers said police attended the scene, along with the Ambulance Service who took the woman to hospital for treatment. The woman remains in hospital.
A man, aged 18, been arrested as part of the investigation, has been released on police bail.
“I want to appeal to anyone who was in the Ahoghill area last night and saw what happened to pick up the phone and tell us what you know.
“I would also appeal to anyone who saw two vehicles – a grey Volkswagen Golf and a grey Vauxhall Corsa travelling together from the cinema car park on Larne Road Link in Ballymena towards Ahoghill, between 9:30pm and 10:30pm last night, to get in touch, or who captured the vehicles’ movements on their dash cam.
“Anyone with information they believe could assist our investigation is asked to call us on 101, and quote reference 2183 of 08/11/19,” he said.
Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.