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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.
Officer commended
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.