Police bail two people following car crash that killed three men from Berkshire
The crash happened in Eastbourne last Monday night (13 Feb)
Two men who were arrested on suspicion of murder following a car crash in which three men from Berkshire were killed have been released on bail.
Police in Eastbourne say they are continuing to investigate the collision in Decoy Drive, on Monday 13 February.
On Friday (17 Feb) they arrested two men after they said their investigation had identified a second vehicle which was driving in a concerning manner that may have been in a collision shortly before the incident.
The second vehicle – a grey Range Rover Sport - was located and recovered by police.
They say the two men arrested have now been released:
A 38-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on police bail with conditions until May 17.
A 40-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on police bail with conditions until May 17.
Detective Superintendent Till Sanderson said at the time of the arrests:
“This is a fast-moving, complex investigation into an incident in which three men sadly lost their lives.
“I would like to extend my condolences to their families and next of kin, who are being supported by specialist officers.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances around Monday’s events and there will continue to be an increased police presence in the area.
“This is believed to be an isolated incident, with no wider risk to the community.
“Anybody who witnessed the collision, saw any suspicious driving in the area around that time or has relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage, is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting Operation Brinmore.”
The victims were named as 21-year-old Daniel Davies from Wokingham, 32-year-old Jonny Day from Bracknell and 36-year-old Jon ‘Tommy’ Miller, from Bracknell Forest.