Man seriously injured following collision near Tilton-on-the Hill

A man is in hospital with serious injuries following a collision near Tilton-on-the-Hill, Leicestershire.

Police were contacted at 7.48pm on Friday (13 September) by East Midlands Ambulance Service who were in attendance at the collision on Tilton Road.

The collision had involved a silver Kia Sportage car and a man driving a horse and carriage.

The 19-year-old-man, who was driving the horse and carriage, was taken to hospital where he currently remains with serious injuries.

The horse is receiving veterinary care.

No other injuries have been reported.

Detectives are appealing to anyone who was in the area who has any information to make contact with police.

Detective Constable Madeleine Hayes, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “A man remains in hospital in a serious condition. We are continuing to establish the full circumstances of the incident and what has happened.

“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision and who witnessed the incident, or saw either of the vehicles beforehand, to please get in touch if you have not already spoken with police. Similarly, if you have any dashcam footage from the area, please check this and make contact.

“You can report online at www.leics.police.uk or call 101 quoting incident 24*549033.