Detectives in Carlisle have arrested a man on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm after a hit-and-run in the city.

A Carlisle man was rushed to hospital with "serious" injuries following the incident.

The collision, between a Ford Mondeo car and the pedestrian, happened about 4.50am on Boxing Day.

Police say it happened on Ferguson Road, Longsowerby.

A public appeal was issued in the hope of tracing the driver. The blue Mondeo was recovered by officers later that morning nearby.

Now, a 37-year-old man from Carlisle has been arrested in connection with the investigation. He has been released under investigation.

The man knocked over is in his 20s and his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

A police spokeswoman said: "The injured man remains in hospital."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police referencing incident 27 of 26 December 2018.