A man has been charged following a serious incident in which a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Pinewood Close, Bemerton Heath on Saturday evening (10 May 2025).
Ashley Sherred, 33, of Southampton Road, Salisbury, now faces charges of:
- Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent
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Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries
The incident occurred around 5.45pm, prompting a %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% response. The male pedestrian, in his 40s, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% and remains in hospital.
%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% previously confirmed the vehicle involved—a blue 09-plate Ford Fiesta—had fled the scene but has since been located following public appeals.
Court Appearance Scheduled
Sherred has been remanded into custody and will appear before %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% on Monday, 12 May.
"Thank you to everyone who called in with potential sightings," said a Wiltshire %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% spokesperson. "Your support was vital in helping us trace the vehicle."
Appeal for Witnesses
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