THREE people have been arrested after a car was driven into a man following a violent altercation.

The horror smash happened in Bethesda, North Wales, yesterday afternoon.

After an altercation between four people broke out a car was ploughed into one of the men involved.

Emergency services raced to the scene and the injured man was rushed to hospital.

Three others were arrested in connection with the incident and remain in police custody.

Police said a 19-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman and a 35-year-old woman were all arrested.

The injured man was treated in hospital and has since been released.

Cops said they were aware of footage of the incident circulating online and asked that the video not be shared.

Detective Inspector Chris Burrow of North Wales Police said: “We are aware of distressing footage of this incident circulating online and I would urge members of the public not to share these videos further.

“There has been an increased police presence in the area today whilst we located the remaining suspect who has now been arrested.

“Officers will remain in the area for reassurance purposes.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist our enquiries should contact police if they haven’t already done so.”

North Wales Police are asking anyone with information to contact police via the North Wales Police website, by calling 101, or anonymously via Crimestoppers quoting reference C128574.

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