Police re-arrest Totton man on suspicion of attempted murder and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice after incident on Netherton Road, near Hurstbourne Tarrant

A TOTTON man has been re-arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was struck by a car while confronting suspected poachers.

Detectives investigating the incident near Hurstbourne Tarrant, on the night of Thursday 24th October last year, also detained the 37-year-old on suspicion of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

He had previously been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and then released on bail.

A Hampshire police spokesperson said the fresh arrest was after further evidence emerged.

As well as this, a 60-year-old woman, also from Totton, has now been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

As reported by the A&T, the victim, who is in his 50s, tried to confront suspected poachers on Netherton Road around 11.10pm after spotting them in a field.

The force spokesperson said: “The men reportedly got into a vehicle, which then struck the victim. The vehicle was then driven from the scene.

“The man was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries but has since been discharged.”

The arrested pair have been released on bail as enquiries continue.

Those with information should contact officers online via hampshire.police.uk or call 101, quoting reference 44240464242.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously via crimestoppers-uk.org or on 0800 555 111.