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Alex Jeffery struck by car in fatal attack in Cambridge | |
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A murder inquiry is under way following the death of a man who was knocked down by a car outside a city centre hotel. | A murder inquiry is under way following the death of a man who was knocked down by a car outside a city centre hotel. |
Alex Jeffery, 21, was hit after being involved in a fight outside the Cambridge City Hotel, on Downing Street, on 1 November, police said. | Alex Jeffery, 21, was hit after being involved in a fight outside the Cambridge City Hotel, on Downing Street, on 1 November, police said. |
Mr Jeffery, of Orchard Road in Melbourn, was taken to hospital but died from his injuries a week later. | Mr Jeffery, of Orchard Road in Melbourn, was taken to hospital but died from his injuries a week later. |
A post-mortem examination is due to take place in the next few days. | A post-mortem examination is due to take place in the next few days. |
In a statement, Mr Jeffery's family said he was a "fun loving, kind and caring son, grandson and brother". | In a statement, Mr Jeffery's family said he was a "fun loving, kind and caring son, grandson and brother". |
Det Ch Insp Jerome Kent, who is leading the investigation, said he believed some people had seen what happened during the incident at 03:40 GMT but had not yet spoken to police. | Det Ch Insp Jerome Kent, who is leading the investigation, said he believed some people had seen what happened during the incident at 03:40 GMT but had not yet spoken to police. |
"In particular I am keen to speak to the two security guards who came to Alex's aid," he said. | "In particular I am keen to speak to the two security guards who came to Alex's aid," he said. |
"I would also urge anyone who may have been travelling in the car involved in this incident or knows who the driver is to come forward. | "I would also urge anyone who may have been travelling in the car involved in this incident or knows who the driver is to come forward. |
"This is a devastating and traumatic time for the family and is it vital we catch the person responsible." | "This is a devastating and traumatic time for the family and is it vital we catch the person responsible." |
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