Normanton hit and run: Second arrest made over 'extremely serious' Wakefield petrol station incident
A second arrest has been made following an “extremely serious” hit and run at a petrol station in a Wakefield town.
The victim remains in hospital in a critical condition following the incident at the Esso petrol station on Castleford Road in Normanton in the early hours of Sunday morning (October 20).
A 31-year-old man has been arrested by police in London following the arrest of an 18-year-old in Essex yesterday (Monday). The two men remain in custody.
Police were called at 2.22am to a report that a staff member at the petrol station had been hit by a vehicle after coming out of the shop to stop the driver of a black Audi who was driving off without paying for their fuel.
Detective Inspector Heather Shearer, of Wakefield District CID, said: “This is an extremely serious incident which has left a man who was doing his job in hospital in a critical condition.
“We have extensive enquiries ongoing to identify those involved and are keen to speak with anyone who has any information that could assist us in our ongoing enquiries.”
Detectives are continuing to appeal for anyone with information that could help the ongoing enquiries into this incident to contact Wakefield District CID via Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13240571263.
Anyone wishing to provide information anonymously can also do so via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or online.