Appeal for Witnesses Following Near Miss in Newport as Car Mounts Pavement

Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in Newport where a car narrowly missed a pedestrian after mounting the pavement.

The incident occurred between 4:20pm and 4:30pm on Monday, 12 August, at the junction of Staplers Road and Coppin’s Bridge roundabout. A silver Mercedes was reported to have veered onto the pavement, nearly striking a pedestrian.

Police are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the event or captured it on dashcam to come forward. They are not seeking to identify the driver at this stage but are eager to speak with anyone who can offer crucial details about the incident.

A police spokesperson said:

“We understand that some time has passed since the incident, but we’re hopeful that someone may remember seeing this event unfold and can assist with our investigation.

“Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police on 101, quoting reference 44240345057.

Alternatively, information can be submitted online via the Hampshire Police website.

For those wishing to remain anonymous, the charity Crimestoppers can be reached at 0800 555 111 or through their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

This appeal is part of ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and gather details surrounding the near-miss in a bid to prevent similar incidents in the future.