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Six arrests over fatal Stanningley Bypass hit-and-run | |
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Six men have been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Leeds. | |
James Gilbey, 25, from Bramley, died after he was hit by a Volkswagen Golf while crossing Stanningley Bypass on Monday night. | |
Five suspects aged between 22 and 29 are being questioned by police on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. | |
A further man, 23, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. | |
Mr Gilbey was hit by the Golf as it travelled towards Pudsey. | Mr Gilbey was hit by the Golf as it travelled towards Pudsey. |
The vehicle was discovered just after midnight in Fagley Crescent, Bradford, following a call from the public. | The vehicle was discovered just after midnight in Fagley Crescent, Bradford, following a call from the public. |
Officers have also recovered a second car in Bingley, a white Audi A5, which they believe was travelling in convoy with the Golf at the time of the collision. | Officers have also recovered a second car in Bingley, a white Audi A5, which they believe was travelling in convoy with the Golf at the time of the collision. |
Det Ch Insp Elizabeth Belton, of West Yorkshire Police, said: "James' family are completely devastated about his death and we are doing everything we can to provide the answers they need about exactly what happened." | Det Ch Insp Elizabeth Belton, of West Yorkshire Police, said: "James' family are completely devastated about his death and we are doing everything we can to provide the answers they need about exactly what happened." |