A woman has been left with potentially life-changing injuries after a reported hit-and-run in Co Antrim.

Police investigating the collision at the Glenravel Road area of Martinstown on Saturday evening have arrested a man.

The 25-year-old man has since been released on bail to allow for further enquiries.

Sergeant Rowntree said: “At around 8.55pm, it was reported to police that a woman in her 30s had been struck by a vehicle as she was walking.

“A white Peugeot Professional van was located by members of the public with frontal damage nearby, but left the scene on arrival by police.

“The woman was taken to hospital for injuries that are described as potentially life-changing.

“The van was later recovered and a 25-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences. He remains in police custody at this time.

“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident”.

Police urged anyone with information on the crash to contact them.