A MAN has been arrested after a serious car crash which saw a man hospitalised.

Police confirmed the man, a 28 year-old, had been arrested on May 10 following an earlier appeal for information.

A spokesperson said: "Further to an appeal to trace a man wanted in connection with a serious road traffic collision in Malvern, a 28 year-old man has been arrested and is currently in police custody.

"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal."

Officers were called at 6.55am on May 9) following a crash in Abbey Road between a green Ford Kuga and a grey Ford Fiesta.

The Ford Kuga was travelling in the direction of Welland and the Ford Fiesta was travelling towards Malvern when they collided head-on.

The driver of the Kuga fled on foot while a 28-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in relation to the incident.

Officers remained at the scene and Wells Road wasclosed between the junction of Abbey Road and Peachfield Road throughout Monday.