Man left with ‘serious injuries’ following suspected poaching incident on Netherton Road near Hurstbourne Tarrant on October 24

A man has been left with “serious injuries” following a suspected poaching incident yesterday night.

Police are investigating a report that a man was struck by a vehicle in Netherton Road near Hurstborne Tarrant in North Hampshire.

The road remains closed at this time as officers are still at the scene.

A police spokesperson said: “We were called to what was initially reported as a suspected poaching incident at 11.09pm on Thursday, October 24.

“On arrival, a man in his 50s was found with serious injuries.

“It was reported that the man had been struck by a vehicle that was then driven from the scene.

“The man was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.”

Police officers are currently investigating the circumstances of the incident, and the road remains closed while they carry out further inquiries.

Hampshire Police have asked anyone with information about the incident to call 101 or visit their website and quote the crime reference number 44240464242.