Two teenagers have been arrested and a murder investigation has been launched after a hit and run in Manchester City Centre in the early hours of this morning

A man in his 20’s was hit by a black Audi A3 on Deansgate and was declared dead at the scene. The Audi made off from the scene.

Specialist officers are supporting the man’s loved ones at this difficult time.

Early enquiries suggest that the man may have been involved in an altercation with the occupants in the Audi moments before the collision.

Two teenagers, 15 and 19, have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the vehicle was located by officers in Lancashire. They remain in custody at this time.

Road closures are currently in place whilst evidence is gathered and officers work to piece together the events of what happened.

Superintendent Arif Nawaz, of GMP’s City of Manchester division, said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends who are understandably devastated and we immediately launched an investigation to get the answers they rightly deserve.

“At this stage, we believe the man may have been involved in an altercation with the occupants of the Audi on foot moments before the collision occurred.

“A number of lines of enquiry have been followed up already overnight which has then led to the arrest of two males in Lancashire on suspicion of murder.

“A cordon remains in place and officers are at the scene doing CCTV checks, taking statements and gathering as much evidence as possible so there may be delays on the roads in the area.

“We would ask that anyone who may have seen anything, or anyone who may have seen the black Audi before or after the collision, should get in touch as the smallest bit of information could assist with our investigation.

 

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