Man Arrested In Stockport Murder Probe

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a car ploughed into pedestrians outside a club in Stockport.

He handed himself in to Central Park police station last night (Monday). 

An Audi A4 was found abandoned on the M60 after it is thought it hit the group of pedestrians outside the Salisbury Club on Truro Avenue at around 10:45pm on Sunday night. 

A 30-year-old man died in hospital from his injuries and specially trained officers are continuing to support his family.

Two men - aged 31 and 33 – also suffered minor injuries.

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.