Second man arrested over hit-and-run given bail

Alex McIntyreWest Midlands
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The hit-and-run happened on Mayfield Road in Stirchley, police said

A second man who was arrested after a hit-and-run crash left another man with a broken leg has been released on bail.

The 52-year-old was held on suspicion of wounding after the victim, in his 30s, was struck on Mayfield Road in Stirchley, Birmingham, on Thursday night, West Midlands Police said.

Previously, a 44-year-old man was arrested in London on Saturday in connection with the same incident and he was also later released on bail.

Police said the crash involved a vehicle which did not stop at the scene but was found nearby by officers on Prince Road.

The hit-and-run followed angry scenes on adjoining Pershore Road after men from the Raise the Colours group arrived to put up flags.

Videos shared on social media showed arguments between the group members and local residents.

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