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Oldham: Police search for van driver after man struck and killed | Oldham: Police search for van driver after man struck and killed |
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The pedestrian was struck in a "serious assault" on Broadway in Chadderton, police said | |
A man has been killed after a van driver is believed to have deliberately struck him before fleeing the scene, police have said. | A man has been killed after a van driver is believed to have deliberately struck him before fleeing the scene, police have said. |
The pedestrian was struck in a "serious assault" on Broadway in Chadderton, Oldham, shortly after 18:30 GMT, Greater Manchester Police said. | The pedestrian was struck in a "serious assault" on Broadway in Chadderton, Oldham, shortly after 18:30 GMT, Greater Manchester Police said. |
"A van collided with a male pedestrian, who sadly died at the scene," a statement from the force said. | "A van collided with a male pedestrian, who sadly died at the scene," a statement from the force said. |
"Officers are making enquiries to locate the offender. A scene remains in place alongside several road closures in the area." | "Officers are making enquiries to locate the offender. A scene remains in place alongside several road closures in the area." |
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