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Manchester police arrest man suspected of killing boy in hit-and-run collision Manchester police arrest man suspected of killing boy in hit-and-run collision
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Tributes have been left to an 11-year-old boy who was killed in a hit-and-run collision. Tributes have been left to an 11-year-old boy who was killed in a hit-and-run collision on Saturday evening.
The youngster, named locally as Taylor Schofield, was treated by paramedics at the scene of the incident in Beswick, Manchester, but died of his injuries in hospital. The youngster, named locally as Taylor Schofield, was treated by paramedics at the scene of the incident in Beswick, Manchester, but died in hospital.
A grey Volkswagen Golf, believed to have been involved in the collision in Albert Street shortly after 6.10pm on Saturday, left the scene and was found abandoned a short distance away.A grey Volkswagen Golf, believed to have been involved in the collision in Albert Street shortly after 6.10pm on Saturday, left the scene and was found abandoned a short distance away.
A 31-year-old man later attended a police station and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.A 31-year-old man later attended a police station and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The suspect remains in custody for questioning, said Greater Manchester police (GMP).The suspect remains in custody for questioning, said Greater Manchester police (GMP).
On Sunday, well-wishers tied floral tributes to a lamppost in Albert Street. One tribute read: “No words will describe how missed you will be, little man. Rest in paradise.” A black Manchester United away shirt was also tied to the post.On Sunday, well-wishers tied floral tributes to a lamppost in Albert Street. One tribute read: “No words will describe how missed you will be, little man. Rest in paradise.” A black Manchester United away shirt was also tied to the post.
One neighbour said: “I didn’t know the lad to talk to, but he loved my dog and would always stroke him. You would see him every day at the shop on his bike. It’s so tragic.” He said residents had complained about speeding vehicles on the road for some time. One neighbour said: “I didn’t know the lad to talk to, but he loved my dog and would always stroke him. You would see him every day at the shop on his bike. It’s so tragic.” He said residents had been complaining about speeding vehicles on the road for some time.
PC Karl Horner, of GMP’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “This was a tragic incident in which a young boy lost his life, and my thoughts are with his family at this unimaginably difficult time.PC Karl Horner, of GMP’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “This was a tragic incident in which a young boy lost his life, and my thoughts are with his family at this unimaginably difficult time.
“We have a man in custody but our inquiries continue as we work to establish the full circumstances which led to this collision.“We have a man in custody but our inquiries continue as we work to establish the full circumstances which led to this collision.
“If you think you saw the driver of the grey VW Golf around the time of the collision, or if you witnessed what happened, then please get in touch with us as soon as possible. We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident or the events leading up to it.”“If you think you saw the driver of the grey VW Golf around the time of the collision, or if you witnessed what happened, then please get in touch with us as soon as possible. We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident or the events leading up to it.”
Anyone with information should call GMP’s serious collision investigation unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 1642 of 12/01/2019, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.Anyone with information should call GMP’s serious collision investigation unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 1642 of 12/01/2019, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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