Murder arrest after man hit and killed by van in Oldham

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a hit-and-run involving a van in Oldham.

Police were called to reports of a fight between two motorists on the Elk Mill roundabout off Broadway in Chadderton at around 18:40GMT on Wednesday (26 March).

It is understood one man got back inside his vehicle, a van, before hitting the other and driving off from the scene.

A man in his 50s was pronounced dead when paramedics arrived, and a search began for the other driver involved.

The suspect, aged 32, left the area and later handed himself into police, where he was arrested on suspicion of murder.

He remains in custody for questioning.

Detectives are now asking to speak to anyone with dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage from the area at the time of the incident.

Detective Chief Inspector David Moores, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “While an arrest has now been secured and an investigation is well underway, I would urge anyone with any information regarding last night’s incident to please get in touch with us.

“A man tragically lost his life and we are supporting his family as we continue our work. Ultimately, we want to get them the answers that they deserve as we fully establish all the circumstances which led to their loved one losing his life.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding last night’s incident to get in touch with us, as even the smallest amount of information could prove extremely beneficial to our work.”

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