Driver, in hit-and-run that injured fifteen-year-old, in custody

A thirty-five-year old man who has admitted to a hit-and-run injuring a fifteen-year old boy has been remanded in custody following a court order in Brno. The man has been charged with attempted murder; the investigation is expected to take several months. The hit-and-run took place last Thursday night: the victim struck landed on the back of the driver's vehicle, breaking the rear window and luggage compartment. The driver - who was not alone in the car - then reportedly drove home before discovering the boy's presence. The injured fifteen year-old, suffering numerous cuts and both his legs broken, was then dumped by the driver at a forest. The victim had to crawl back to the roadside, where he was only discovered by another driver in the morning and taken to hospital.

If found guilty in the case, the suspect could face up to fifteen years in prison.