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University of Leicester student killed by car fleeing police in Oadby University of Leicester student killed by car fleeing police in Oadby
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A student has died after being hit by a car which had earlier failed to stop for police in Leicestershire.A student has died after being hit by a car which had earlier failed to stop for police in Leicestershire.
Officers said they "became aware" of a suspect vehicle just after midnight in Stoughton Drive South, Oadby.Officers said they "became aware" of a suspect vehicle just after midnight in Stoughton Drive South, Oadby.
The car made off from the scene and moments later hit the victim, who was pronounced dead a short time later.The car made off from the scene and moments later hit the victim, who was pronounced dead a short time later.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and is in custody. The road was closed but has since reopened.A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and is in custody. The road was closed but has since reopened.
The University of Leicester has confirmed one of their students was killed, but no further details have been released. The University of Leicester has confirmed one of its students was killed, but no further details have been released.
A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, Leicestershire Police said.A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, Leicestershire Police said.
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