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Murder suspect quizzed by police Second arrest over street killing
(about 6 hours later)
Police in Manchester are still questioning a man over the murder of a 23-year-old who was knocked down by a car after a street disturbance. Police in Manchester are questioning a second man over the murder of a 23-year-old who was knocked down by a car after a street disturbance.
David Lees, of Blackley, was hit by a car, which was then driven off, in Middleton Road, Prestwich, on Saturday. David Lees was hit by a car, which was then driven off, in Middleton Road, Prestwich, after trouble flared among groups of white and Asian people.
His death followed trouble between groups of white and Asian people, but police say they cannot confirm Mr Lees' killing was racially-motivated. A man, 25, was arrested on Saturday and a 27-year-old was arrested on Sunday.
A 25-year-old man arrested by police was being questioned on Sunday. Mr Lees' parents, Ann and Don, said he was "one of the best sons anybody could have wished for".
About 20 people were seen arguing on the forecourt of a BP garage in the early hours. About 20 people were seen arguing on the forecourt of a BP garage in the early hours of Saturday.
'Tragic end' Mr Lees had been among people involved in a row with a group of Asian youths.
Mr Lees, who was white, had been among people involved in a row with a group of Asian youths. A car was driven at him and he suffered fatal head injuries. Police want anyone with information about the car or driver, to come forward.
Police say they cannot confirm the murder was racially-motivated
Supt Mark Robinson, of Greater Manchester Police, said: "This incident began as a disturbance and came to an extremely tragic end.Supt Mark Robinson, of Greater Manchester Police, said: "This incident began as a disturbance and came to an extremely tragic end.
"The disturbance involved up to about 20 people and is believed to have been between a white and Asian group."The disturbance involved up to about 20 people and is believed to have been between a white and Asian group.
"For this reason, the incident has a racial element to it, however I would like to make it clear that the motive behind this incident is still under investigation and we cannot confirm at this stage that this was racially motivated.""For this reason, the incident has a racial element to it, however I would like to make it clear that the motive behind this incident is still under investigation and we cannot confirm at this stage that this was racially motivated."
Supt Robinson said police patrols had been increased in the area where the incident happened - close to Heaton Park. Supt Robinson said police patrols had been increased in the area where the incident happened, close to Heaton Park.
Mr Lees, a self-employed brick cleaner, lived with his parents in Blackley.
Mr and Mrs Lees said: "David had booked to go to New York in January next year with Brooke, his girlfriend of three and a half years. She, like us, is absolutely devastated by his loss.
"It has been an extremely difficult time for us as a family as we've not even had time to come to terms with the loss of our youngest son, Paul, who died unexpectedly at the age of 19, following an illness.
"David was one of the best sons anybody could have wished for.
"He was very popular with his family and his friends and he'll be sadly missed by all."