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Possible hit-and-run driver found after mum turns detective | Possible hit-and-run driver found after mum turns detective |
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A possible hit-and-run driver has been identified by police after the mother of a victim turned detective to find CCTV of the crash. | A possible hit-and-run driver has been identified by police after the mother of a victim turned detective to find CCTV of the crash. |
After waiting a week for police to contact them, Amber Carter-Thompson's mother, Gail, took matters into her own hands. | After waiting a week for police to contact them, Amber Carter-Thompson's mother, Gail, took matters into her own hands. |
The 28-year-old was crossing a road in Northampton on Good Friday when she was struck, breaking her leg. | The 28-year-old was crossing a road in Northampton on Good Friday when she was struck, breaking her leg. |
Northamptonshire Police said they will interview a suspect this week. | Northamptonshire Police said they will interview a suspect this week. |
The force said that the incident remains under investigation, and after the interview they will "decide the next steps to be taken". | The force said that the incident remains under investigation, and after the interview they will "decide the next steps to be taken". |
Ms Carter-Thompson, from Sevenoaks, Kent, said they had found footage of the incident within with six hours of starting to contact nearby shops. | |
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The police said a number of lines of inquiry are being followed up, and they are also looking at other evidence. | The police said a number of lines of inquiry are being followed up, and they are also looking at other evidence. |
Ms Carter-Thompson will be in a full leg cast for three months and may require surgery. | Ms Carter-Thompson will be in a full leg cast for three months and may require surgery. |