Dad slams 'cowardly' driver who left daughter for dead in Wishaw hit-and-run

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Jess Frew, 12, was walking home from a playpark when she was struck by a silver Vauxhall Corsa

The angry dad of a schoolgirl who was “left for dead” in a hit-and-run in Wishaw has labelled the driver who fled the scene a coward.

Jess was knocked unconscious and left in a pool of blood. She suffered a broken collar bone and lost three of her teeth. Police have launched a manhunt for the driver.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.

Detectives say the car involved was a silver three door Vauxhall Corsa hatchback. They have appealed to locals who may have witnessed the incident to come forward – particularly those with CCTV or dash-cam footage. A wing mirror, which struck Jess’ face, was also left behind at the crash site.

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