A MAN was deliberately run down and injured by a car in Burnley last night, police said.

The incident happened at around 8.30pm in Church Street.

The man was hit by a Ford Kuga and police say he suffered a broken wrist.

Police have also said that the driver of the car got out and confronted the man after hitting him outside Dixy Chicken. 

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Police officers received an emergency call from nearby A1 Taxis.

A suspect is due to be arrested later today.