Murder probe launched after man is killed in horror hit-and-run near Manchester City's stadium | VC7M280 | 2024-03-19 06:08:01
The 57-year-old was discovered unresponsive within the Beswick area just before 11am on Saturday.
A MURDER investigation is underway after a person was killed in a hit-and-run close to Manchester Metropolis's Etihad Stadium.
The 57-year-old was discovered unresponsive within the Beswick area just before 11am on Saturday.
Members of the public rushed to the sufferer's help following the horror at the junction of Holly Road and Olympic Road.
Regardless of the efforts of emergency providers the man was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
The horror occurred round 1km from the Etihad Stadium where City beat Newcastle 2-0 within the FA Cup quarter-final yesterday afternoon.
CSI officers have been on the scene on Saturday taking footage, as other detectives made door-to-door enquiries.
Quite a lot of proof cones have been additionally noticed inside the cordon.
A full investigation is now underway to attempt to determine the circumstances.
Stephen Blanchard, 47, who lives near the scene, informed the Manchester Evening News: "It's scary because this can be a quiet neighbourhood.
"There's no hassle around right here. Nothing like this ever happens."
A GMP spokesperson stated: "Firstly, I want to thank the brave members of public who immediately came to assist the victim as emergency providers arrived on the scene.
"This can be a tragic incident the place a person has misplaced his life and our precedence presently is supporting his household and getting them the answers they deserve.
"Our thoughts remain with them at this devastating time."
Anybody with info or footage is asked to contact police on 0161 856 3635 quoting log number 1172 of the 16 March 2024.
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