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Sophie Brannan, 11, dies after hit-and-run in Glasgow | |
(about 20 hours later) | |
An 11-year-old girl has died after being struck by a car on a pavement in a hit-and-run in Glasgow. | |
Sophie Brannan, from Maryhill, died after she was hit by a black Vauxhall Astra which had mounted the path in Sandbank Street on Friday night. | |
Her 10-year-old friend suffered serious head and leg injuries and her friend's 36-year-old uncle was also injured. | |
The car had failed to stop following the incident which happened at about 19:40. It was later found abandoned. | |
Police said it had been driven south on Sandbank Street, then into Maryhill Road and onto Lochburn Street where it was dumped. | |
Appeal to driver | |
Det Insp Colin Hailstones, who is leading the inquiry, said: "This was a horrific incident. Sophie, her friend and her friend's uncle, had been out at the local shops when the incident happened. | |
"Sandbank Street and Maryhill Road are very busy and there were a lot of people about; many of whom tried to help at the scene. | |
"We have spoken to them and a number of people who were in the area and are currently checking CCTV to identify the person responsible for this dreadful incident which has left her family devastated." | |
The driver of the car was described as being white, aged 25-35, of, medium build and had short shaven hair. He was wearing a dark jacket, dark denim jeans and white trainers. | |
He was last seen running off towards the canal path after abandoning the car in Lochburn Street. | |
Det Insp Hailstones added: "Somebody out there knows who this person is and I would appeal to them to contact police re his whereabouts. I would also say to the man himself to hand himself in - it's only a matter of time before we track him down." |