**UPDATED** Appeal for information following incident in Southport
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**Update, Saturday 1 February, 5.30pm**
We can confirm that following enquiries, the driver of the Mercedes has been identified and arrested.
We can confirm that following enquiries, the driver of the Mercedes has been identified and arrested.
The 29-year-old man, from Southport, was arrested on suspicion of Dangerous driving; Failing to stop after an accident; Perverting the course of justice; and Drink Driving. He has been taken to a police station for questioning.
Thanks for the patience of residents and visitors to Southport. All the roads have been reopened.
Original release
We are appealing for information following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Southport in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 1 February.
At around 3.50am, a Mercedes collided into barriers at the Marine Lake, ending up partially submerged in the water, and causing damage to the bandstand. The driver has not been located, following an extensive search, supported by the Coastguard, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) and the National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter.
Around five minutes prior, a silver vehicle matching this description was sighted by police on High Park Place, Southport travelling at excess speed, before making off.
Albany Road and Southport Promenade are both closed. Thank you for your patience as we deal with this incident.
Matrix Roads Policing Sergeant Kyle Sayers said: "We are carrying out urgent enquiries to establish that the driver is safe and well, supported by the other emergency services.
"If you live nearby or were passing and saw the vehicle or anyone making off from the marine lake or in the area, please contact us right away with any information, footage or images to assist."
Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC or 101 with reference 25000085908.