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Oswestry: Murder arrest after woman dies in hit-and-run | Oswestry: Murder arrest after woman dies in hit-and-run |
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 22-year-old 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. |
The suspect, 28, was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. | The suspect, 28, was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. |
The woman who died has been named as Rebecca Steer and her family have paid tribute to "the most loving, talented and kind-hearted person". | |
Her family said she "will be greatly missed", adding that: "She always had a smile and a laugh that made everybody love her. | |
"She was the best daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend anyone could ask for." | |
Ms Steer died shortly after arriving at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the second person, who sustained serious injuries, is receiving hospital treatment. | |
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. | 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." | "There will continue to be a police presence in the town centre today while our investigation continues." |
Forensics officers gathered evidence at the scene in Oswestry | |
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