POLICE are investigating an incident in which a woman was struck by a car in Accrington.

Officers were called around 11.25pm on Thursday following reports of a collision between a woman and a Vauxhall car in Richmond Hill Street.

A 34-year-old woman was found at the scene with minor injuries.
She was taken to Royal Preston Hospital for treatment.

It is understood one line of enquiry is that the vehicle may have been deliberately driven at the woman.

No arrests have been made and police said investigations are continuing into the cause of the collision.

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log reference 1450 of January 4.