Man arrested on suspicion of murder after car ploughed into crowd outside social club in Stockport

A 30-year-old presented himself at Central Park Police Station last night.

Author: Victoria GloverPublished 29th May 2018

A man has been arrested after a car ploughed into a crowd, killing a man and injuring two others, outside a social club in Stockport.

A 30-year-old man presented himself at Central Park Police Station at 10pm last night where he was arrested on suspicion of murder.

It follows a collision at around 10.45pm on Sunday 27th May outside The Salisbury Club on Truro Avenue in Brinnington where a car had collided with a number of people.

A 30-year-old man was taken to hospital where he sadly died. He has not yet been formally identified.

Specially trained officers continue to support his family and tributes are being left at the scene.

Detective Inspector Andy Butterworth, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “Our investigation does not stop here and we are continuing to question the man in custody.

“We are still gathering information from witnesses and will continue to recover any details which can help explain this man’s last moments and provide his family with the answers they deserve.

“He and his family continue to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds at this heart-breaking time.

“I would still urge anyone with any information about this tragic incident to please contact us.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9790 quoting reference number 2575 of 27/05/18 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.