Police investigating death of Alana Armstrong arrest man on suspicion of murder
The 25 year old died after coming off an e-bike in Pleasley
Police investigating the death of Alana Armstrong in Derbyshire have arrested a 23 year old man on suspicion of murder.
He was detained this morning in Mansfield and is being questioned by officers in Derby.
Mum of one Alana died in Pleasley last Tuesday – she was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision between a 4x4 and an e-bike, on which the 25-year-old was riding pillion, in Batley Lane at around 8pm.
The rider of the bike, a man in his 20s, remains in hospital having had part of his leg amputated as a result of the collision.
Detective Inspector Steve Shaw, said: “We are now nearly a week on from Alana’s death and the response from the public has been nothing short of fantastic.
“We have received information from dozens of people which has been absolutely crucial to bringing about this arrest.
“We still want to hear from anyone who has not already come forward with information that can assist our investigation which you can do in confidence to the force, or completely anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers.”