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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 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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