Two arrested over ‘hit-and-run' in UK mosque car crash after Taraweeh prayers

A man who was injured is in stable but critical condition in hospital

Following a suspected hit-and-run outside Masjid At-Taqwa mosque in England's East Midlands in the early hours of Thursday morning, police say a 21-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man have been held Show more

Two people have been arrested in a suspected hit-and-run near a UK mosque, which left a man and a teenager hurt after Taraweeh prayers.

A worshipper in his forties was struck in Humberstone Road, after leaving the Masjid At-Taqwa mosque, in England’s East Midlands, in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The man remains in stable condition in hospital.

A teenage boy was also hit, sustaining minor injuries.

The mosque said in a Facebook post: “Our dear brother has suffered multiple injuries and remains in intensive care. We have however received reassuring news that he is in a stable condition Alhumdulillah. Our heartfelt and sincere request to everyone to continue praying for his swift recovery and wellbeing. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the brother’s family. We will continue to liaise with, and support them in any capacity during this difficult time.”

The mosque then thanked the police and ambulance service for their “rapid response and professionalism” when addressing the crash.

“We will continue to work closely with the police and provide any assistance to aid their investigation. We reach out to the community also, to contact the Police if you may have any information that could help in this matter and to remain vigilant,” a spokesperson for the Masjid At-Taqwa mosque added.

Following the incident, a 21-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man have been held on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Police do not believe the crash was intentional, but said the drivers failed to stop after the collision. An investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding the incident is continuing.

Police inspector Paul Allen said: “While we have made an arrest the investigation is very much ongoing and we have a team of officers working to establish the exact circumstances of what has happened and to locate the vehicle.

“We are now appealing for sightings of a blue coloured car – it may have sustained damage in the collision and could have been abandoned. Is there a vehicle matching the description parked in your street that isn’t normally there? Do you think you’ve seen the vehicle abandoned? Or did you see it around the time of the incident?”