Man Arrested in Surrey on Attempted Murder After Hit-and-Run

A 37-year-old man from Horley named Patrick Connors has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and assault following a hit-and-run collision in Reigate, Surrey. The incident occurred on June 5 when a silver Mercedes struck a pedestrian in his 20s, who remains hospitalized in serious condition. Connors was arrested in London on June 8, and police confirmed that the suspect and pedestrian are known to each other. Prior to the arrest, Connors was wanted by police with appeals made to the public for information on his whereabouts, describing him as a white man, 5'11" tall, with short brown hair, and noting his links to several towns in the UK. Authorities continue to seek any witnesses or footage related to the collision to assist with the ongoing investigation. Surrey Police and independent charity Crimestoppers have provided multiple contact methods for the public to share information confidentially.