Police ScotlandA woman is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in an attempted murder bid.
On Wednesday around 8.15pm, the 45-year-old was struck by a car on Whitesands, Dumfries.
Emergency services attended and the woman was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary with life-threatening injuries, where she remains in a critical condition.
A 26-year-old woman was also struck by the car but did not sustain any serious injuries.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information or dash-cam footage that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 3169 of May 12.
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