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AN 11-year-old boy has been killed in a suspected hit and run collision in Manchester.
The lad was hit by the car on Albert Street in Beswick shortly after 6.10pm last night.
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Emergency services scrambled to the scene and the boy was treated by paramedics.
He was taken to hospital but sadly he died as a result of his injuries.
Greater Manchester Police said the grey VW Golf – believed to be involved in the collision – left the scene but was found abandoned nearby.
A 31-year-old man later handed himself into police and has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
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In a statement, Police Constable Karl Horner, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was a tragic incident in which a young boy lost his life, and my thoughts are with his family at this unimaginably difficult time.
“We have a man in custody, but our enquiries continue as we work to establish the full circumstances which led to this collision.
“If you think you saw the driver of the grey VW Golf around the time of the collision, or if you witnessed what happened, then please get in touch with us as soon as possible.”
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He added: “We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident or the events leading up to it.”
Albert Street remains closed between Charlestown Street and Darley Street. Doric Close is also closed while investigative work is carried out.
Anyone with information should call GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 1642 of 12/01/2019, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
