Police arrest suspect as man suffers serious injuries in Peterborough
A 35-year-old man from Peterborough has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a collision in Orton Goldhay left another man in hospital with serious injuries. Officers were called to Meriton, Orton Goldhay, shortly after 10pm on Monday 13 July, following a report of a crash involving a car and a man.
The injured man, in his 40s and also from Peterborough, was taken to hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries. Police confirmed the suspect remains in custody while enquiries continue.
Officers believe this is an "isolated incident".
What we know so far
- Emergency services were called just after 10pm to Meriton, Orton Goldhay.
- The collision involved a car and a male pedestrian.
- A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
- A 35-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.
- Police say it is believed to be an isolated incident.
Key details at a glance
| Time and date | Just after 10pm, Monday 13 July |
|---|---|
| Location | Meriton, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough |
| Injured person | Man in his 40s, serious injuries |
| Arrest | 35-year-old man, suspicion of attempted murder |
| Status | Suspect in custody; investigation ongoing |
Investigation and community reassurance
Cambridgeshire Police have not released further details about the circumstances of the collision while the investigation is active. Describing the case as an isolated event is intended to reassure residents in Orton Goldhay and the wider Peterborough area that there is no wider threat linked to the incident.
Meriton is a residential street in Orton Goldhay, a large neighbourhood to the south-west of Peterborough city centre. Incidents of this nature typically lead to a police presence in the immediate aftermath while officers secure the area and gather evidence. Anyone living locally may have noticed emergency services activity on Monday night as the response unfolded.
Local impact and next steps
Police have not announced any road closures in connection with the inquiry, but routine disruption can occur near crime scenes as forensic work and witness statements are collected. The nature of the allegation means detectives will examine vehicle movements, the scene layout and any available CCTV or doorbell footage to establish the sequence of events.
Updates are expected once officers are in a position to release further information. In the meantime, the emphasis from police that this appears to be an isolated matter is likely to be welcomed by residents. Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to officers is generally encouraged to contact police via the usual non-emergency channels or anonymously through Crimestoppers, referencing the time and location; however, no specific appeal has been issued at this stage in the material released.
InfoRadar will continue to follow developments and provide verified updates as the investigation progresses.
