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Oswestry: Murder arrest after woman dies in hit-and-run | |
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Forensics officers gathered evidence at the scene in Oswestry | Forensics officers gathered evidence at the scene in Oswestry |
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died following a hit-and-run in Oswestry. | |
West Mercia Police said a car mounted a kerb at about 02:50 BST and hit two people outside the Grill Out takeaway on Willow Street. | West Mercia Police said a car mounted a kerb at about 02:50 BST and hit two people outside the Grill Out takeaway on Willow Street. |
Both were transferred to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital by ambulance. The woman died shortly after arrival while the second person had minor injuries. | Both were transferred to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital by ambulance. The woman died shortly after arrival while the second person had minor injuries. |
The suspect, 28, was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. | |
Det Ch Insp Mark Bellamy said: "Thank you to the public for sharing our appeal and coming forward with information which has been vital in making this arrest. | |
"There will continue to be a police presence in the town centre today while our investigation continues." | |
Willow Street was cordoned off by West Mercia Police | Willow Street was cordoned off by West Mercia Police |
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