Crimewatch Live: A Hit and Run (BBC One, Friday, October 17, 2025)

Michelle Ackerley, Rav Wilding Crimewatch Live
Michelle Ackerley, Rav Wilding (Image: BBC Studios)

A year has passed, but for a teenager in Kirkby, the consequences of a speeding hit-and-run are permanent. The driver who caused lifelong injuries remains unidentified, leaving a family without justice and a community with unanswered questions. The team revisits the case, presenting the evidence in the hope that a crucial piece of information from the public can finally lead police to the person responsible.

The episode also goes inside a major Police Scotland operation that successfully dismantled a dangerous grooming gang. This segment offers a detailed look at the investigation that brought the criminals to justice, highlighting the vital role that viewer information plays in solving complex cases and protecting the vulnerable.

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Crimewatch Live airs Friday October 17, at 10:45 AM on BBC One.

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