TWO pedestrians had a narrow escape after a car drove at them in Redhill.

A couple were walking along Hatchlands Road in Redhill at 7.50pm on Tuesday June 26, when a man in a Silver Ford Mondeo drove across the road towards them before mounting the pavement and narrowly missing them.

The driver then hit a brick wall causing minor damage before he left the scene.

The woman who was in her 30s and man who was in his 40s were not hit or hurt during the incident.

A man in his 50s was arrested later the same day on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm and remains in police custody while the investigation continues.

Detective Constable Portia Andrews, said: “Thankfully neither pedestrian was hurt during the incident but they have obviously been left shaken by the ordeal and we need members of the public to provide us with information so we can bring the person responsible to justice.

“At this stage in the investigation we do not believe that this was a random attack and that the person responsible is known to the victims.”

Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference RB/12/5139 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.