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A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a hit and run in Newtownards on Saturday.

Police received a report of the incident on the Old Shore Road at about 23:45 BST.

A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with leg injuries, which officers said were believed to be serious, but not life threatening.

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and driving offences.

Police appealed to anyone who may have seen a silver van in the area between 23:30 and 23:45 to contact them.