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Two more arrests over Pc murder | Two more arrests over Pc murder |
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Two more men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering an off-duty police officer who died in a hit-and-run crash in Greater Manchester. | Two more men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering an off-duty police officer who died in a hit-and-run crash in Greater Manchester. |
Pc Mike Silcock suffered fatal head injuries when he was hit by a BMW Three Series coupe on Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, on Friday night. | Pc Mike Silcock suffered fatal head injuries when he was hit by a BMW Three Series coupe on Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, on Friday night. |
Greater Manchester Police have now arrested two men, aged 24 and 19. | Greater Manchester Police have now arrested two men, aged 24 and 19. |
They have been granted extra time to question a 29-year-old man who was arrested a few hours after the crash. | They have been granted extra time to question a 29-year-old man who was arrested a few hours after the crash. |
Pc Silcock, 30, had just left the Frog and Railway pub with a fellow officer, 25, when the incident happened. | Pc Silcock, 30, had just left the Frog and Railway pub with a fellow officer, 25, when the incident happened. |
The other officer suffered non life-threatening injuries. | The other officer suffered non life-threatening injuries. |
A car matching the description of the vehicle involved in the crash was later found burnt out on Burnage Lane. | A car matching the description of the vehicle involved in the crash was later found burnt out on Burnage Lane. |
Mr Silcock joined Greater Manchester Police nine years ago as a response officer. | Mr Silcock joined Greater Manchester Police nine years ago as a response officer. |
Ch Supt David Anthony, of Greater Manchester Police, said he was a "committed team player". | Ch Supt David Anthony, of Greater Manchester Police, said he was a "committed team player". |
In May 2006 he was commended for his part in the arrest of a gang of youths following a long foot chase and a subsequent inquiry that led to seven arrests linked to numerous burglaries. | In May 2006 he was commended for his part in the arrest of a gang of youths following a long foot chase and a subsequent inquiry that led to seven arrests linked to numerous burglaries. |
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