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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a car was driven into a group of people outside a Stockport bar, killing a 30-year-old man. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a car hit a group of people outside a Stockport bar, killing a 30-year-old man.
Two other men, aged 31 and 33, sustained minor injuries when the black Audi A4 hit several people outside the Salisbury Club in Brinnington at about 10.45pm on Sunday.Two other men, aged 31 and 33, sustained minor injuries when the black Audi A4 hit several people outside the Salisbury Club in Brinnington at about 10.45pm on Sunday.
Police later found the Audi on the M60 motorway and believe the driver climbed a nearby fence before running away. The 30-year-old victim was taken to hospital following the collision but later died. Witnesses told local press how members of the public tried to help him as he lay injured in the road.
Greater Manchester police said a 30-year-old man was arrested after he presented himself at Central Park police station at 10pm on Monday. Police believe the driver fled the scene in the Audi, which was later found abandoned in the second lane of the M60 motorway, a five-minute drive from the scene. Witnesses reported seeing the driver climbing over a fence and running away.
Following a call for information about the incident on Monday, a 30-year-old man presented himself at Central Park police station at 10pm and was arrested on suspicion of murder, according to Greater Manchester police.
Floral tributes had been left at the scene of the crash on Tuesday. Police said specially trained officers were supporting the victim’s family.
Insp Andy Butterworth, from GMP’s major incident team, said: “Our investigation does not stop here and we are continuing to question the man in custody.Insp Andy Butterworth, from GMP’s major incident team, said: “Our investigation does not stop here and we are continuing to question the man in custody.
“We are still gathering information from witnesses and will continue to recover any details which can help explain this man’s last moments and provide his family with the answers they deserve.” “We are still gathering information from witnesses and will continue to recover any details which can help explain this man’s last moments and provide his family with the answers they deserve. He and his family continue to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds at this heartbreaking time.”
The victim, who has not yet been formally identified, was taken to hospital but later died. Anyone with information can contact the police on 0161 856 9790 quoting reference number 2575 of 27 May, or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 9790 quoting reference number 2575 of 27 May, or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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