Arrest made as man left fighting for life after being struck by car

A man has been left fighting for his life after being struck by a car in Glasgow city centre.

Emergency services were called to the George Street area of the city after a 40-year-old man was struck at around 10.50pm on Saturday.

He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where his condition has been described as critical.

A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.50pm on Saturday, August 5, police were called to a report of a man injured after being struck by a vehicle in George Street, Glasgow.

“Officers attended and the 40-year-old man was taken by Ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where staff describe his condition as critical.

“A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this incident and police enquiries are ongoing.”

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