Arrest follows serious traffic incident in Wellington earlier this week

Wellington Police have arrested a 40 year man in respect to a serious incident involving a motor vehicle colliding with a pedestrian at about 8.10pm on Wednesday 1 December 2010.

The incident occurred near the intersection of John Street and Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wellington.

The man is appearing in the Wellington District Court on Monday 6 December 2010. Police are opposing bail. The man is facing one charge of wounding with intent to cause grevious bodily harm and driving whilst disqualified.

Anyone with any information should phone Detective Sergeant Mike Priston on (04) 381 2000 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.